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Fun fact 4 about Osh

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Osh was known as early as the 8th century as a center for silk production along the Silk Road.

Osh
Kyrgyzstan
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Osh

Kyrgyzstan

Country
Kyrgyzstan
Population
281.9K
Coordinates
40.53, 72.80
685th most populous city in the world

Osh is the second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan, located in the Fergana Valley in the south of the country. It is often referred to as the "capital of the south". It is the oldest city in the country and has served as the administrative center of Osh Region since 1939.

From the “History” section

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Photo: A.Savin · FAL