Uzbekistan Population: 26,410,416 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Tashkent (Toshkent) [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Uzbekistan
Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land poisoned and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. Independent since 1991, the country seeks to gradually lessen its dependence on agriculture while developing its mineral and petroleum reserves. Current concerns include terrorism by Islamic militants, economic stagnation, and the curtailment of human rights and democratization.

The Uzbekistani Flag Three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and green separated by red fimbriations with a white crescent moon and 12 white stars in the upper hoist-side quadrant.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Uzbekistan. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 1.65% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 60.67 yrs - Male     • 67.69 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 1,717,100 (2003) Televisions:     • 6.4 million (1997) Radios:     • 10,800,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .uz Did you know ... People from Uzbekistan are called Uzbekistanis