Capital of Uzbekistan: Tashkent
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. Uzbekistan sits in Asia, has a population of 34,627,652, and uses the UZS. Official languages include Uzbek.
Quick facts
- Capital: Tashkent
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~34,627,652
- Area: 447,400 km²
- Population density: 77.4 people per km²
- Official language: Uzbek
- Currency: UZS
- ISO code: UZ
How big is Uzbekistan?
By population, Uzbekistan ranks 43rd in the world, holding roughly 0.44% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 56th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Uzbekistan has 77.4 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Uzbekistan is the 17th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Uzbekistan in population are Peru (34,049,588) and Malaysia (33,938,221).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Morocco (446,550 km²) and Sweden (450,295 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Uzbek is listed as an official language of Uzbekistan alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Uzbekistan uses the UZS, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Uzbekistan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Uzbekistan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Uzbekistan and a page on the flag of Uzbekistan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
What is the population of Uzbekistan?
About 34,627,652, making it the 43rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Uzbekistan?
447,400 square kilometres, ranking 56th by land area, at a density of 77.4 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Uzbekistan use?
The UZS, which no other country uses.