A former member of the Soviet Union Republic, Uzbekistan is known for its mausoleums, mosques, and interesting sites along the Silk Road. It has a total land area of about 451,515 square kilometers. Its capital Tashkent is the largest in Central Asia with more than 2 million people.
Key Facts About Uzbekistan
Location | Located in Central Asia, north of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan |
Capital | Tashkent |
Currency | Uzbekistan Som |
Currency Conversion | 1UZS = 0.00012USD |
Climate | Extreme continental climate. It is generally warm in the south and cold in the north |
Population | 32 million (2019 est.) |
Religion | Mostly Muslims |
Language | Uzbek is the National Language |
Top Tourist Attractions in Uzbekistan
- Aral Sea
- Registan Square
- Gur-e-Amir
- Shah-i-Zinda
- Amir Timur Museum
- Kyzylkum Desert
- Lake Charvak
- Nuratau Mountains
- Chor Minor
- The Walled City of Khiva
- Palace of Khudayar Khan
- State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
- Itchan Kala
- Gur Emir Mausoleum
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