Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, is a country in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest. The capital is Tashkent. Uzbekistan is known for its historic cities along the Silk Road, such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, which boast spectacular Islamic architecture and a rich cultural heritage. Uzbek culture is influenced by a mix of Turkic and Persian traditions, with Islam playing a significant role in society. Uzbekistan's economy is based on agriculture, particularly cotton, and mineral resources, such as natural gas, gold, and uranium. Population of Uzbekistan from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 32.9 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 33.5 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 34.2 million inhabitants. Capital (Tashkent): Population in 2020: About 2.5 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Tashkent: 2.5 million Samarkand: 540,000 Namangan: 475,000 Andijan: 420,000 Bukhara: 270,000 Nukus: 230,000 Qarshi: 222,000 Kokand: 200,000 Fergana: 190,000 Jizzakh: 170,000 Administrative Divisions: Uzbekistan is divided into 12 regions, 1 autonomous republic (Karakalpakstan), and the city of Tashkent. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately $50.5 billion. 2019: Approximately $57.9 billion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 5.2%. 2019: Approximately 5.5%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 17.5%. 2019: Approximately 15.2%. 2020: Data not available.