About Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, formely known as Uzbekia, is a sovereign, doubly landlocked country located in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the south-west. It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, the other being Liechtenstein. The country has a population of more than 39 million, making it the most populous country in Central Asia. Uzbekistan is a member of the Organisation of Turkic States. Uzbek, spoken by the Uzbek people who form more than 89% of the population, is the official language of the country. Russian and Tajik are significant minority languages, with Russian serving as a lingua franca. Tajik is primarily spoken by Tajiks living in the southern parts of the country, such as Samarkand and Bukhara.
Climate in Tashkent
Warmest July, coolest December, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, August, September.
Monthly climate normals for Tashkent, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 5.6°C | -2.7°C | 42mm | 153h |
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| February | 11.5°C | 0.2°C | 85mm | 189h |
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| March | 16.7°C | 4.8°C | 18mm | 285h |
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| April | 21.2°C | 9.5°C | 108mm | 258h |
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| May | 27.2°C | 14.6°C | 89mm | 350h |
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| June | 33.4°C | 18.5°C | 4mm | 408h |
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| July | 36.4°C | 22.2°C | 0mm | 410h |
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| August | 33.9°C | 20.4°C | 20mm | 368h |
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| September | 26.6°C | 12.4°C | 3mm | 330h |
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| October | 19.7°C | 6°C | 0mm | 307h |
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| November | 9.2°C | -2°C | 46mm | 203h |
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| December | 3.7°C | -4.4°C | 19mm | 189h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia and is rich in history, culture, and diversity. It has been a part of numerous empires and was once a key part of the Silk Road, making it an excellent destination for the history buff. Although Uzbekistan is often overlooked as a tourist destination, there is plenty to see and do in this beautiful country, and Uzbeks are warm and hospitable.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
- Historic Centre of Bukhara
- Itchan Kala
- Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
- Shahrisabz
- Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
- Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia
- Western Tian Shan
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