Uzbekistan
country · Uzbekistan
Overview
Uzbekistan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Tashkent.
Key facts
| Country | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|
| Currency | UZS |
About the country
Uzbekistan is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Tashkent.
Practical information
The currency is the UZS (Som).
The main language spoken is Uzbek.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Uzbekistan by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Uzbekistan
Among the places worth a look in Uzbekistan are Samarkand, Tashkent, Andijon, Namangan, Fergana, Qarshi, Navoiy, Nukus, Bukhara and Guliston — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Uzbekistan usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Uzbekistan
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Getting around Uzbekistan
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.