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People and Society of Uzbekistan
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Uzbekistan.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Uzbekistani
- Ethnic Groups
- Uzbek 80%, Russian 5.5%, Tajik 5%, Kazakh 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5%, other 2.5%
- Population
- 35,846,648
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- TASHKENT (capital) 2.227 million
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Medical care in Uzbekistan is below Western standards, with severe shortages of basic medical supplies, including disposable needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics. A large percentage of medication sold in local pharmacies is known to be counterfeit. Elderly travelers and those with pre-existing health problems may be at particular risk due to inadequate medical facilities. Most resident U.S. citizens travel to North America or Western Europe for their medical needs. The Consular Section of the U.S.