Uzbekistan
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 447,400 km²
- Capital
- Tashkent
- ISO
- UZ
What the flag means
Blue stands for the sky and water, white for peace and purity, and green for nature. The thin red lines are said to stand for the life force of the people, and the crescent for the new start of an independent nation.
Fun facts
- FlagThe 12 stars on Uzbekistan’s flag represent Uzbek historical traditions and the ancient solar calendar.
- GeographyUzbekistan is “doubly landlocked,” since none of its neighbors border the sea either, and there are only 2 such countries in the world.
- CultureSamarkand, a key stop on the Silk Road, is called the “Blue City” for its beautiful blue tiles.
- Culture“Plov,” rice cooked with meat, is Uzbekistan’s national dish and is also inscribed as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
