Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, is one of the most populated countries in the region. As of 2021, the population of Uzbekistan is about 34 million people. This multinational and multi-religious people includes Uzbeks, Russians, Tajiks, Karakalpaks, Kazakhs, Turkmen and other ethnic groups.

Uzbekistan is home to diverse ethnic and cultural communities. The official language is Uzbek, but Russian is also widely used, especially in cities and as a language of interethnic communication.

The majority of Uzbek citizens are Muslim, and the country has a significant historical and religious heritage. In addition, there are small numbers of Orthodox Christians, Buddhists and representatives of other religious groups in Uzbekistan.

The population of Uzbekistan is densely settled in its vast regions, mainly in valleys and oases, where agriculture is developed. The capital, Tashkent, is the country's largest city and a cultural and economic center. Uzbekistan is also famous for its historical cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, which are important tourist destinations.