Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Tashkent, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 446,195 km² Number 56 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Uzbekistan?
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent.
Which countries border Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan shares land borders with 5 countries: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
 Tajikistan | Dushanbe | 307 km (191 mi) |
 Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | 475 km (295 mi) |
 Afghanistan | Kabul | 753 km (468 mi) |
 Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | 1,001 km (622 mi) |
 Kazakhstan | Astana | 1,110 km (690 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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