Asia/Central Asia
Uzbekistan
Tashkent
37.9 Mio
447 400 km²
Uzbekistani soʻm
Landlocked
Russian, Uzbek
Historical Events
600 - Muslim Conquest of Persia
Beginning of the conversion of local populations to Islam in the region.
1400 - Establishment of the Timurid Empire
Timur founded the Timurid Empire, making Samarkand a center of science and culture.
1500 - Foundation of the Mughal Empire
Babur's conquests in Central Asia led to the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India.
1924 - Creation of the Uzbek SSR
The Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic was established as part of the Soviet Union.
1991 - Independence of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan declared independence, transitioning from the Soviet Union to a sovereign republic.
2017 - Currency Liberalization
Uzbekistan's currency became fully convertible at market rates.
2020 - UN Sustainable Development Goals Progress
A UN report highlighted Uzbekistan's progress towards achieving sustainable development goals.
2025 - Fitch Rating Upgrade
Fitch Ratings upgraded Uzbekistan’s long-term rating, citing economic reforms and growth.