What Are People From Tashkent Called?

Name: Tashkent
Address: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

People from Tashkent are called:

People from Tashkent are called Tashkenti.

Demonym:

Tashkenti

Pronunciation:

/tæʃˈkɛnt/

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About Tashkent

Capital and largest city of Uzbekistan.
Most populous city in Central Asia.
Ancient Silk Road city rebuilt after 1966 earthquake.
Mix of Soviet-era architecture and modern buildings.
Home to Chorsu Bazaar and numerous museums.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,571,668 (2024 est.)
Country:: Uzbekistan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Turkic 'tash' (stone) and Persian 'kent' (city). The demonym is 'Tashkenti'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Bishkek

350 km northeast

People are called:

Bishkekian

Dushanbe

350 km southeast

People are called:

Dushanbite

Samarkand

300 km southwest

People are called:

Samarkandi

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,571,668 (2024 est.)
Country:: Uzbekistan
Region:: Central Asia

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