Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbekistan will take part in the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2019 in the nomination “Discovery of the Year”.

This prestigious international award was established by the Russian application of the famous National Geographic magazine. Online voting takes place from 29 June to 12 October 2019 inclusive in 24 major categories.

The National Geographic Traveler Award is considered to be very prestigious in the world of international tourism.

In this nomination, Uzbekistan so far gained 22% of the vote, losing first place to Armenia with 44%. Romania ranks third with 17%, while Taiwan and Oman share fourth and fifth with 9%.

It should be noted that last year Uzbekistan won first place in this competition in the category "Gastronomic Tourism".

Dear Uzbeks and guests of the country! We urge you to vote for Uzbekistan in the "Opening of the Year" nomination! We will help our country win the international prestigious National Geographic Traveler Awards 2019!