Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan's capital is Tashkent

(Pronounced ooz-bek-iss-stan and tahsh-kent)

To remember the capital of Uzbekistan, use the following mnemonic:

Who's beckoning us, who stands out, (Uzbekistan), who has a tash? It's a monster - quick, get Clark Kent (Tashkent).

Interesting facts about Tashkent:

- Underground Art Gallery: Tashkent’s rapid transit system is celebrated as one of the world’s most ornate, featuring underground stations decorated with sparkling chandeliers, polished marble pillars, and intricate local artwork that doubles as a subterranean museum.

- Dome of Flavors: The historic Chorsu Bazaar is anchored by a gigantic blue concrete dome, sitting atop a bustling marketplace that has served as a vital Silk Road trading hub for over a thousand years.

- Ancient Manuscript Treasury: The city safeguards a vast collection of tens of thousands of rare medieval manuscripts, including priceless historical texts written in Arabic, Persian, and Turkic scripts.