Uzbekistan
Republic of Uzbekistan
Central Asia · UZB
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is one of the great Silk Road trips, with tiled cities, caravan history, and a route that links several major heritage centers together. It works especially well as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva rather than a fast overland dash.
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Things To See
- Tashkent
- Samarkand
- Bukhara
- Khiva
- Khorezm
- Fergana Valley
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Spring and fall are the easiest broad windows for heritage travel.
- The classic route is city-based and works well by rail.
- The main sights are concentrated enough that a focused first trip can feel complete.
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Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Uzbekistan.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Population
- 37,859,698
- Area
- 447,400 km²
- Region
- Central Asia
Languages
- Russian
- Uzbek
Currency
Uzbekistani soʻm (so'm)
UZS
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
26.6
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 30.1
- Restaurants
- 23.0
- Rent
- 12.2
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Tashkent (41.32°N, 69.25°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
15/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 58/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.740
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.015
- 10-year change
- +0.042
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.951
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.291
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.702
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (7)
- 🌿
Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Inscribed 2023
- 🏛️
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Inscribed 2023
- 🌿
Western Tien-Shan
Inscribed 2016
- 🏛️
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
Inscribed 2001
- 🏛️
Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz
Inscribed 2000
- 🏛️
Historic Centre of Bukhara
Inscribed 1993
- 🏛️
Itchan Kala
Inscribed 1990
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 9.5%
- Forest cover
- 8.5%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 10
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 19
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
32/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Winter Sports
23/100
Ski infrastructure & alpine pedigree
Combines ski resort depth, ski resort density, and Winter Olympic skiing results. Separate from climate comfort.
Luxury Infrastructure
79/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers. Review our travel guidance for Uzbekistan to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Uzbekistan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Uzbekistan. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Uzbekistan. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Traveler Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
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