The population of Uzbekistan is over 28 million people.
The national composition of Uzbekistan is represented by:
- Uzbeks (80% of the population);
- Turkmens, Kyrgyz, Tajiks, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz;
- Russians, Ukrainians, Poles, Tatars, Belarusians;
- Koreans, Georgians, Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Iranians (diaspora).
The multinationality of Uzbekistan is due to the fact that Armenians, Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians were evacuated from here during the Second World War, and Tatars, Chechens, Koreans, on the contrary, were exiled here during the period of Stalinist repressions.
On average, 75 people live per 1 km2, but in the desert regions of the Republic there is a low population density, for example, in Navoi region, 7 people live per 1 km2, and in Karakalpakstan - 9 people.
The state language is Uzbek, and the language of international communication is Russian.
Large cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Namangan, Andijan, Fergana, Bukhara, Nukus.
Most of the inhabitants of Uzbekistan (88%) are Muslims, while the rest are Orthodox Christianity.
Life span
Men live on average to 61 years, and women to 68 years.
But compared to other years, today these indicators have grown and continue to grow due to the reforms in the health care system - the measures taken have significantly increased the level of medical care for people and improved their quality of life. In addition, a unified system of emergency medical care has been created in the country, specialized republican medical centers have been opened, which are equipped with modern equipment.
The main causes of mortality in Uzbekistan are cardiovascular, infectious diseases, diseases of the respiratory system, and malignant neoplasms.
Traditions and customs of the inhabitants of Uzbekistan
Uzbek families are usually large and consist of several generations living together under one roof. And relations within the family are built on the principle of strict hierarchy and respect for elders (household members will obey the head of the family).
Religion has a great influence on the life of Uzbeks: they perform namaz 5 times a day; fast during Ramadan (they do not eat or drink for a month until sunset); part of the money earned is given to the poor or invested in charitable deeds; celebrate Muslim holidays, including Kurban (holiday of sacrifice).
If we talk about rituals related to the birth of children, marriage, cooking and other things, then they are the result of the intertwining of Islamic rites and magical practices.
The tea ceremony is of great importance in the life of Uzbeks: tea is the main drink of the country; the owner of the house (a man) should brew and pour it to guests in small bowls. The more respect is shown to the guest, the less tea is poured for him. This is done so that he often turns to the owner or hostess for an addition (this is a manifestation of respect for the house). And uninvited guests are poured tea to the brim.
