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Tashkent

Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and a starting point for locating the country on a map. The available information does not describe the city’s neighbourhoods or attractions.

Tashkent
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Uzbekistan
  • A reference point for getting oriented
Tashkent
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Tashkent
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Articles in Tashkent

Guides to this place

3 articles

Tashkent

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Guides to this place

3 related guides

Tashkent, the soʻm and the languages of Uzbekistan

A first reference for locating Uzbekistan in Central Asia and learning about its capital, languages and currency before making plans.

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Uzbekistan: map, capital and practical facts to get your bearings

Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Tashkent, Uzbek and Russian, and the Uzbekistani som provide a few first reference points for planning.

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Notebook and phrase cards for trip preparation, contextual image.

Uzbekistan from Tashkent: a starting point

A brief, verifiable foundation for getting your bearings in Uzbekistan before making specific decisions about routes, transport or accommodation.

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Profile updated: 07/10/2026