Tashkent, also known as Toshkent, is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. Located in northeastern Uzbekistan, it serves as the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population exceeding 3.1 million people as of July 1, 2025.
The city's history dates back centuries as a significant part of the ancient Silk Road. This network of trade routes connected the Eastern and Western worlds, establishing Tashkent as a long-standing crossroads for various cultures, goods, and ideas.