Uzbekistan

Asia · Tashkent

Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Asia with a population of 33.5M and an area of 447,400 km². Its capital is Tashkent, Uzbek is the official language, and it is a republic. Uzbekistan shares borders with 5 countries.

Key facts

Continent Asia
Capital Tashkent
Population 33.5M
Area 447,400 km²
Language Uzbek
Religion Islam
Government Republic
Currency Uzbekistani Som
GDP/capita $2000
Independence 1991

Geography

Landlocked Has desert Mountains above 3,000 m
Deserts Kyzyl Kum
Borders Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan

History & Culture

Soviet Union Silk Road

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Cotton, Wheat, Rice
Minerals Gold, Uranium, Copper
Energy Natural gas, Coal, Uranium

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Is the country located in Asia? ✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation? ❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline? ❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ✅ Yes

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