Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 is a fascinating landlocked country located in Central Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Republic of Uzbekistan, it is home to roughly 36.4 million people and covers an area of about 447,400 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Uzbekistan — its capital Tashkent, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Uzbekistan on the map
Uzbekistan lies in Central Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 447,400 square kilometres, it ranks 58th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Uzbekistan has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Tashkent serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Uzbekistan has to offer.
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Population and languages of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is home to approximately 36.4 million residents — the 43rd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Uzbekistanis.
Uzbekistan is multilingual: the languages spoken include Russian and Uzbek. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Uzbekistan rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Uzbekistan
The official currency is the Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS, symbol so'm). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Uzbekistan is +998. Websites from the country typically use the .uz internet domain.
If Uzbekistan came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Tashkent) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Uzbekistan shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Uzbekistan
- Uzbekistan's flag emoji is 🇺🇿 — its two-letter country code is UZ and its three-letter code is UZB.
- Uzbekistan covers 447,400 km², ranking 58th in the world by area.
- With about 36.4 million people, Uzbekistan holds the 43rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Uzbekistan is a member state of the United Nations.
- Uzbekistan is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Uzbekistan — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
- The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
- What is the population of Uzbekistan?
- Uzbekistan has a population of approximately 36,361,859 people, ranking 43rd in the world.
- Where is Uzbekistan located?
- Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, part of the Asia region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Uzbekistan?
- The languages spoken in Uzbekistan include Russian and Uzbek.
- What currency is used in Uzbekistan?
- Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS).
