The flag of Uzbekistan is composed of three equal horizontal bands of turquoise, white with red top and bottom edges, and green. On the hoist side of the turquoise band is a fly-side facing white crescent and twelve five-pointed white stars arranged just outside the crescent opening in three rows comprising three, four and five stars.

Uzbekistan

Republic of Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan (officially Republic of Uzbekistan) is an independent country located in Central Asia, Asia. With a population of 37,859,698 people, it ranks #38 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 447,400 km² (#58 globally), with a population density of 85 people per km². The capital city is Tashkent. The official languages are Russian, Uzbek.

Key Facts

Population

37,859,698

#38 world ranking

Area

447,400 km²

#58 world ranking

Population Density

85/km²

Capital

Tashkent

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+05:00

Continent

Asia

Bordering Countries

5

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (5)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
What is the population of Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has a population of 37,859,698 people, ranking #38 in the world by population.
How big is Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan covers an area of 447,400 km², ranking #58 in the world by area. The population density is 85 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Uzbekistan?
The official languages of Uzbekistan are: Russian, Uzbek.
What is the currency of Uzbekistan?
The currency of Uzbekistan is Uzbekistani soʻm (so'm).
What countries border Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan shares borders with 5 countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan.

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