What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent
Tashkent is the capital city and seat of government of Uzbekistan, a country in Central Asia. Uzbekistan uses the ISO codes UZ and UZB, and its international dialling code is +998. The currency in use is the Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS).
For the full profile of Uzbekistan, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Uzbekistan country page. The country has an estimated population of 37,053,428 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Uzbekistan
- Capital: Tashkent
- Region: Central Asia
- Currency: Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS)
- Calling code: +998
- Flag emoji: 🇺🇿
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
Is Tashkent the largest city in Uzbekistan?
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Tashkent?
Tashkent, like the rest of Uzbekistan, uses the Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS, symbol so'm).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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