Is this true?

I've read some articles, they said Buddhism used to be widespread in Uzbekistan.
Is this true? But why did people change their religion to Islam?
I know there are some ancient Buddha images in Afghanistan, which is an Islamic country, and they were destroyed by a group of people. what about in Uzbekistan?
and are there any Buddhists in Uzbekistan right now?
Could any of you be kind enough to clarify me?

Thank you

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i dont have a clue mate

I've read some articles, they said Buddhism used to be widespread in Uzbekistan.
Is this true? But why did people change their religion to Islam?
I know there are some ancient Buddha images in Afghanistan, which is an Islamic country, and they were destroyed by a group of people. what about in Uzbekistan?
and are there any Buddhists in Uzbekistan right now?
Could any of you be kind enough to clarify me?

there are many koreans in uzbekistan who practise budhism
budhism in uzbekistan is spread among non moslem nations like koreans,ruseians...