Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Uzbek (Cyrillic and Latin scripts), with no special characters.
Culture
Distinctive markers include bazaars, traditional yurts, and cultural symbols like the 'Samarkand' pattern in tile art.
Miscellaneous
Look for the presence of cotton fields, large public squares, and monuments commemorating historical figures.
Capital
Tashkent
Environment & landscape
Environment
Uzbekistan features a mix of deserts, mountains, and steppes, with notable landscapes like the Kyzylkum Desert and the Tien Shan mountains.
Infrastructure
Architectural styles range from Soviet-era buildings to traditional Islamic architecture, including mosques with intricate tile work.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include mulberry, poplar, and willow; grasses are typically steppe varieties.
Topography
Uzbekistan is predominantly flat with some mountainous regions, particularly in the eastern parts.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with blue and yellow accents, often featuring regional codes.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are typically in Uzbek, with some bilingual signs in Russian; signs are often rectangular with a blue or white background.
Stop
Stop signs in Uzbekistan read 'Stop'.
Bollards
Bollards in Uzbekistan are typically simple and may be painted in bright colors for visibility.
Poles
Utility poles in Uzbekistan are often made of wood or concrete, with some featuring overhead power lines and other utilities.