Samarkand Region

Samarkand Region is the most populous region of Uzbekistan. It is located in the center of the country in the basin of the Zarafshan River. It borders Tajikistan, Navoiy Region, Jizzakh Region and Qashqadaryo Region. It covers an area of 16,773 km². The population is estimated to be around 4,031,324, with some 63% living in rural areas.
  • Established: 1938
  • Capital: Samarkand
  • Elevation: 577 m (1,893 ft)
  • Country: Uzbekistan
  • Time zone: UTC+5 (East)
  • ISO 3166 code: UZ-SA
  • Districts: 14
Data from: en.wikipedia.org