Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzbekistan)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of 41 and longitude of 64.

Republic of Uzbekistan also goes by the names, L'Uzbekistan, Lusbekaen, Lusbekän, L’Uzbekistan, OEzbaekstan, OEzbekistan, Oesbekistan, Oezbekistan, Ouzbekistan, Ouzbékistan, Ouzmpekistan, Owzbekistan, Owzbekstan, Ozbequistan, Ozbèquistan, Oʻzbekiston, Pow O

The prodominant languages spoken are os (Ossetian) ug (Uighur) uz-Cyrl (Uzbek) uz-Latn (Uzbek) uz-UZ (Uzbek) and its currency is the Som (UZS),

Republic of Uzbekistan currently has a population of 27865700 (estimate).

Republic of Uzbekistan's neighbouring countries are, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, .

Regions within Republic of Uzbekistan

Largest Cities within Republic of Uzbekistan

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Uzbekistan

Published: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:35:00 GMT

Travel Summary

We advise against all but essential travel to areas of Uzbekistan bordering Afghanistan. You should also exercise caution in areas bordering Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Uzbekistan's borders are potential flashpoints and uncontrolled border areas may be land-mined. Borders are subject to closure without notice.

We advise against all but essential travel to the Oblasts (Provinces) of Osh and Jalal-Abad in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan following inter-ethnic violence in June 2010. See FCO Travel Advice for Kyrgyzstan.

On 20 July 2011 an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the Batken region of south-western Kyrgyzstan and tremors were felt in Tashkent. A number of deaths and injuries were reported.

Visitors to the Fergana Valley should be aware of the heightened tensions and exercise caution.

Relatively few British nationals visit Uzbekistan, and most visits are trouble free. See General - Consular Assistance.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.

You should get comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling to Uzbekistan. See General - Insurance.

There have been several instances in 2010 and 2011 of foreign nationals being detained at the Khusaily border crossing near Nukus for possession of medication that would not normally be problematic in other countries. Visitors should be particularly careful about carrying medication into Uzbekistan. See Health.