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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 448,978 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Central Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
448,978 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
79/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+5
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Continental, hot dry summers, cold winters
general type

Location and Position

Uzbekistan is situated in Central Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. As a landlocked country, Uzbekistan has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Uzbekistan covers a total area of 448,978 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 35.6M across this area, the population density is 79/km². The capital city is Tashkent.

Climate

The climate of Uzbekistan is continental, hot dry summers, cold winters. The best time to visit is generally April–June, September–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Uzbekistan

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Kazakhstan
Astana
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Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
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Tajikistan
Dushanbe
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Afghanistan
Kabul
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Turkmenistan
Ashgabat

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Uzbekistan located?

Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, Asia. The capital city is Tashkent.

How large is Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan has a total area of 448,978 km² with a population density of 79/km².

What countries border Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan shares land borders with: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan.

What is the climate of Uzbekistan?

The climate of Uzbekistan is Continental, hot dry summers, cold winters. The best time to visit is April–June, September–October.

What timezone is Uzbekistan in?

Uzbekistan observes UTC+5 timezone.

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