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Uzbekistan — silhouette, capital and facts
Uzbekistan is in Asia and its capital is Tashkent. With about 34 million people and 448,978 km², it ranks 56th in area and 42nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Uzbekistan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 34 million
- Area
- 448,978 km²
- Language
- Uzbek
- Currency
- Uzbekistani som
- Flag colors
- blue, white, green, red
Borders
Uzbekistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan.
Fun facts about Uzbekistan
- It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, along with Liechtenstein.
- Samarkand, on the ancient Silk Road, is famous for the turquoise domes of its Registan square.
- Plov, a rice dish with meat and carrots, is so important that entire centers are dedicated to cooking it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
Which continent is Uzbekistan in?
Uzbekistan is in Asia.
Which countries border Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Uzbekistan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Uzbekistan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Uzbekistan?
It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, along with Liechtenstein. Samarkand, on the ancient Silk Road, is famous for the turquoise domes of its Registan square. Plov, a rice dish with meat and carrots, is so important that entire centers are dedicated to cooking it.
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