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Uzbekistan: capital, population, borders and facts
Uzbekistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Tashkent. Roughly 36 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Uzbekistan shares a land border with 5 countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Tashkent |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 36 million |
| Land neighbours | 5: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Uzbekistan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
What is the population of Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has roughly 36 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan borders Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Is Uzbekistan landlocked?
Yes, Uzbekistan is landlocked.
Travel basics for Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, traffic drives on the right and plug types C and F. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Uzbekistan travel basics page.
Put what you know about Uzbekistan to the test
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- Capital: the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Uzbekistan has 5 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 36 million people, Uzbekistan is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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