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Visiting Uzbekistan

Q: Samarkand's Registan Square, flanked by three grand madrasas, is considered one of the most beautiful public squares in the world?

Yes. Samarkand's Registan Square, flanked by three grand madrasas, is considered one of the most beautiful public squares in the world.

Q: Uzbekistan is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, meaning it is surrounded entirely by other landlocked countries?

Yes. Uzbekistan is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, meaning it is surrounded entirely by other landlocked countries.

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Capital

Tashkent

Population

35.3M

Currency

Uzbekistani Som (UZS)

Best Time to Visit

April–June, September–October

Travel Statistics

#28

World Tourism Rank

0.3%

of World Land Area

7

UNESCO Sites

5

Neighboring Countries

Visa Information

✅ Visa Free

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Recommended: April–June, September–October

Fun Facts

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Samarkand's Registan Square, flanked by three grand madrasas, is considered one of the most beautiful public squares in the world.

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Uzbekistan is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, meaning it is surrounded entirely by other landlocked countries.

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Turquoise domes and Silk Road legends come alive in Samarkand.

- A traveler on visiting Uzbekistan

About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is the jewel of Central Asia, home to legendary Silk Road cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva with their stunning Islamic architecture. Turquoise-tiled mosques, towering minarets, and ancient madrasas transport visitors back to the time of Tamerlane's empire. Recent reforms have made the country more accessible, and its warm hospitality, rich cuisine, and extraordinary historical sites make it a must-visit destination.