Overview

FOR THE FIRST TIME
IN UZBEKISTAN ?

The Republic of Uzbekistan
The capital of the country is Tashkent.
Surrounded by Kazakhstan to the west and north, Kyrgyzstan to the east, Tajikistan to the southeast, Turkmenistan to the south and Turkmenistan to the southwest, Uzbekistan is a country mainly covered by desert. The largest desert spanning most of the country is called Kyzylkoum, literally “red sand”, it also extends into some of the neighboring countries.
Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia (over 35,000,000 inhabitants in September 2021). It is mainly home to Uzbeks (80%) as well as Russians, Kazakhs, Tajiks and Koreans.

The most popular cities visited by travelers are Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent.

The official language in Uzbekistan is Uzbek. Russian and Tajik are often used among the population.

The local currency is the soum, used since July 1, 1994.
The best time to visit the country is during spring and fall.