Source: CIA World Factbook
Population: 28,128,600 (July 2011 est.)
Religion: Muslim 88% (mostly Sunnis), Eastern Orthodox 9%, other 3%
Languages: Uzbek (official) 74.3%, Russian 14.2%, Tajik 4.4%, other 7.1%
Ethnic Groups: Uzbek 80%, Russian 5.5%, Tajik 5%, Kazakh 3%, Karakalpak 2.5%, Tatar 1.5%, other 2.5% (1996 est.)
Major Cities – Population: TASHKENT (capital) 2.201 million (2009)
Source: CIA World Factbook
Media Appearances Regarding Uzbekistan
If you are researching for any type of story, and value an established insight relating to current events in Uzbekistan, Dr. Gabbay can provide exactly that. With his extensive knowledge on Uzbek history as it fits into a broader Muslim world picture, Dr. Gabbay is a deep well of valuable intelligence. You can check out some of Dr. Gabbay’s past media appearances on his YouTube channel here.
Consulting on Uzbek Issues
Dr. Gabbay has consulted professionals in a variety of industries across the globe relating to Muslim, and Uzbek specific world issues. As he brings both a contemporary and historical context, Dr. Gabbay can bring an unmatched expertise to your project.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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