Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Uzbekistan 🇺🇿: capital Tashkent, population 35 million, located in Asia. Currency: Uzbekistani Som (сўм). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Tashkent
- Population: 35 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Uzbek
- Currency: Uzbekistani Som (сўм)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Uzbekistan
- Area: 447,400 km² (172,742 sq mi)
- Region: Central Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Uzbekistani
- Internet domain: .uz
Fun Facts About Uzbekistan
- Home to the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara.
- Has the oldest inhabited city in Central Asia.
- Doubly landlocked — surrounded only by other landlocked countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uzbekistan known for?
Uzbekistan is known for several things — Home to the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara; Has the oldest inhabited city in Central Asia; Doubly landlocked — surrounded only by other landlocked countries.
How big is Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan covers about 447,400 square kilometers (172,742 square miles), in the Central Asia region.
Is Uzbekistan landlocked?
Yes. Uzbekistan is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Uzbekistan called?
People from Uzbekistan are called Uzbekistani.
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
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