Geography
Since its days as a vital confluence at the heart of the fabled Silk Road, Uzbekistan has acted as a pivot between the economies of Asia and Europe. This strategic location offers the country a unique role in the interaction of East and West, and has contributed to the formation of Uzbekistan's distinctive cultural, linguistic and economic character.
36m
General population
2.6m
Tashkent population
11.15%
Arable land
Covering an area of 448, 924 square kilometres, Uzbekistan is located at the heart of Central Asia. Its population is primarily concentrated in the eastern Fergana Valley, with additional major population centres in the south. The capital city, Tashkent, has a population of approximately 3 million – and continues to grow.