Uzbekistan

Central Asia, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan

People from Uzbekistan are called:

Male/General:

Uzbekistani

Pronunciation:

/ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstæni/

Quick Facts

Population:
35,163,944 (2024 est.)
Country:
Uzbekistan
Region:
Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Uzbek', a Turkic people, and Persian '-stan' (land). 'Uzbekistani' for citizens, 'Uzbek' for ethnicity.

About Uzbekistan

  • Capital city: Tashkent.
  • Most populous country in Central Asia.
  • Ancient Silk Road cities including Samarkand and Bukhara.
  • Major cotton and gold producer.
  • Rich history as center of Islamic Golden Age.

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