Uzbekistan
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Tashkent
- Population: approx. 36.5 million
- Languages: Uzbek (official), Russian
- Area: 448,978 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+5 (UZT)
- Currency: Uzbekistani Soʻm (UZS)
- Flag Colors: Blue, white, green with thin red stripes, a crescent moon, and 12 white stars
- National Holiday: September 1 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Oʻzbekiston Respublikasining Davlat Madhiyasi
- Neighboring Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Tashkent
- Samarkand
- Namangan
- Andijan
- Nukus
- Bukhara
- Fergana
- Karshi
- Kokand
- Margilan
- Termez
- Jizzakh
- Angren
- Chirchiq
- Urgench
Top 15 Highlights
- Registan Square (Samarkand - UNESCO)
- Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (Tomb of Tamerlane, Samarkand)
- Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis (Samarkand)
- Historic Centre of Bukhara (Ark of Bukhara, Po-i-Kalyan - UNESCO)
- Itchan Kala (Walled Inner City of Khiva - UNESCO)
- Amirsoy Mountain Resort (Chatkal Range)
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque (Samarkand)
- Chorsu Bazaar (Tashkent)
- Tashkent Metro (Ornate historical subway stations)
- Charvak Reservoir & Chimgan Mountains
- Savitsky Art Museum (Nukus - Russian Avant-Garde Collection)
- Aral Sea & Ship Graveyard (Moynaq)
- Hazrati Imam Complex & Uthman Quran (Tashkent)
- Palace of Khudayar Khan (Kokand)
- Historic Centre of Shakhrisabz (Birthplace of Tamerlane - UNESCO)
Climate and Nature
Uzbekistan features a dry continental climate marked by long, hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Over 80% of its terrain consists of desert plains and steppes (such as the Kyzylkum Desert), framed to the east by the high alpine peaks of the Western Tian Shan and Pamir-Alai ranges.
Culture and Gastronomy
Uzbek culture is rich in Silk Road heritage, world-famous for its blue-tiled Islamic architecture, silk weaving, and traditional hospitality. Gastronomy revolves around Plov (a fragrant rice dish with mutton, carrots, and spices), Manti (steamed dumplings), Samsa pastries, and freshly baked flatbread (Noni).
Economy
Uzbekistan's economy is anchored in agriculture (traditionally cotton, grain, and fruits) alongside extensive mineral extraction, including gold (Muruntau mine), natural gas, uranium, and copper. Heritage tourism along historic Silk Road centers represents a rapidly growing sector.
Did you know?
- Uzbekistan is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, meaning it is entirely surrounded by other landlocked nations (the other being Liechtenstein).
- The Muruntau open-pit gold mine in the Kyzylkum Desert is one of the largest open-pit gold mines on Earth.
- The Hazrati Imam Complex in Tashkent houses the Uthman Quran, believed to be the world's oldest surviving written manuscript of the Holy Quran.
- Uzbek Plov is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list and is traditionally prepared in giant cauldrons (kazans) for massive communal celebrations.
- Samarkand is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia, founded around the 7th century BC and celebrated as the imperial capital of Tamerlane.
Live footage: Discover Uzbekistan via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Uzbekistan and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Uzbekistan: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Uzbekistan: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Uzbekistan in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
