Shirabad, Uzbekistan
Shirabad Sherobod | |
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Shirabad Location in Uzbekistan | |
Coordinates: 37°40′N 67°00′E / 37.667°N 67.000°ECoordinates: 37°40′N 67°00′E / 37.667°N 67.000°E | |
Country | Uzbekistan |
Region | Surxondaryo Region |
District | Sherobod District |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 24 200 |
Shirabad (Uzbek: Sherobod, Russian: Шерабад, Tajik: Шеробод) is a town in Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan. The European route E60 passes through the town.
The name is of Persian/Tajiki origin, standing for 'Lion's Lair' ("sher/shir" for lion, and "abad/obod" for English term, abode).
The city has a mixed Tajik and Uzbek population, with the former boasting a slim majority.
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