Tashkent
For the Turkish town and district, see Taşkent. For the World War II Soviet destroyer, see Tashkent-class destroyer. Capital in Uzbekistan Tashkent Uzbek: Toshkent Russian: Ташкент Capital Commercial buildings in Tashkent Seal Motto(s): " Kuch Adolatdadir! " "Strength is in Justice!" Tashkent Location in Uzbekistan Show map of Uzbekistan Tashkent Tashkent (Asia) Show map of Asia Coordinates: 41°18′N 69°16′E / 41.300°N 69.267°E / 41.300; 69.267 Coordinates: 41°18′N 69°16′E / 41.300°N 69.267°E / 41.300; 69.267 Country Uzbekistan Settled 5th to 3rd centuries BC Government • Type City Administration • Hakim (Mayor) Jahongir Ortiqhojaev Area • Total 334.8 km 2 (129.3 sq mi) Elevation 455 m (1,493 ft) Population (2018) • Total 2...