Uzbekistan, officially known as the Republic of Uzbekistan, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia. It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, and Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south. With a population of over 32 million people, Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia.

The capital and largest city of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. The country has a diverse cultural heritage, influenced by its location on the Silk Road trade route. Uzbekistan is known for its historical cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, which are famous for their stunning Islamic architecture.

Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and has since been governed as a presidential republic. The economy of Uzbekistan relies heavily on agriculture and natural resources such as cotton, gold, and natural gas.

Uzbekistan is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, among other international organizations.