What is the Capital of Uzbekistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, Asia, with a population of 37,859,698. The official currency is the Uzbekistani soʻm and the primary language spoken is Uzbek.
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Tashkent at a glance
| Capital city | Tashkent |
|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan (Republic of Uzbekistan) |
| Region | Central Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 37,859,698 (38th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+05:00 |
| Currency | Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS) |
| Calling code | +998 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Uzbekistan
- Kabul, capital of Afghanistan
- Astana, capital of Kazakhstan
- Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan
- Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan
- Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan in context
- Uzbekistan covers 447,400 km², making it the 56th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 85 people per km² ranks 102nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.
- Uzbekistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 37,859,698 people, Uzbekistan holds about 45.5% of the population of Central Asia.
- That is roughly 0.8% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Uzbekistan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Uzbekistan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Uzbekistan — FAQ
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
Is Tashkent the largest city in Uzbekistan?
Yes — Tashkent is both the capital and the largest city of Uzbekistan.
What country is Tashkent in?
Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan.
What continent is Tashkent in?
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is located in Asia.
Is Tashkent the capital of Uzbekistan?
Yes — Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan (official name: Republic of Uzbekistan).
Tashkent is the capital of which country?
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, in Central Asia.
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