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    Uzbekistan

    Uzbekistan at a glance

    Capital city

    Tashkent

    Population

    36.4 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,100/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 12/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.83/5 — rank 77/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Russian, Uzbek

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    People & culture

    Life here moves to a rhythmic, hospitable beat centered around the mahalla, or local neighborhood, where community ties remain incredibly strong. For those relocating, the warmth of the people is the greatest asset; locals take immense pride in welcoming guests with endless tea and fragrant plov.