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

People: Uzbekistani

🏛️CapitalTashkent

💰CurrencyUzbekistani soʻm (so'm)

🗣️LanguageRussian, Uzbek

📞Dialling Code+998

🌍RegionCentral Asia

👥Population37,859,698

Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia and has a population of around 37.9 million. Its capital city is Tashkent, and the most widely spoken official language is Russian. Uzbekistan is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.

Uzbekistan — key facts at a glance

Official Name	Republic of Uzbekistan
Capital City	Tashkent
Continent	Asia
Region	Central Asia
Population	37,859,698
Area	447,400 km²
Currency	Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS) so'm
Official Languages	Russian, Uzbek
Dialling Code	+998
Internet TLD	.uz
Timezone	UTC+05:00
Drives on the	Right side
Emergency Number	112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO Code	UZ / UZB
Borders	Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

Travelling to Uzbekistan?

Driving side: Right

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +998 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uzbekistan

What is the capital of Uzbekistan?

The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.

What currency does Uzbekistan use?

Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS, symbol: so'm).

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages of Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek.

What is the dialling code for Uzbekistan?

The international dialling code for Uzbekistan is +998.

What side of the road does Uzbekistan drive on?

Uzbekistan drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Uzbekistan

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Last updated: 13 July 2026