Geography
Uzbekistan is in Central Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 41, 64; it has Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.
Neighboring countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
Asia
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Central Asia
- Population
- 37.9 million
- Area
- 447,400 km²
- Currency
- Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS)
- Official language
- Russian, Uzbek
- Calling code
- +998
- Internet TLD
- .uz
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
Uzbekistan map preview: 41.00, 64.00
People and Culture
Uzbekistan uses Russian, Uzbek in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Uzbekistan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Uzbekistan is recorded with the official name Republic of Uzbekistan. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Tashkent
- Central Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Tashkent
- Time zone data: UTC+05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Uzbekistan is grouped under Asia.
- Uzbekistan has a listed area of 447,400 km².
- Uzbekistan is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Uzbekistan
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
What continent is Uzbekistan in?
Uzbekistan is in Asia.
What currency does Uzbekistan use?
Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani soʻm.
What language is spoken in Uzbekistan?
Russian, Uzbek is listed for Uzbekistan in this database.