Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan
Qirg'iziston O'zbeklari
Қирғизистон Ўзбеклари Узбекхои Киргизистон | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 1,000,000 | |
| Languages | |
| Uzbek, Russian, Kyrgyz | |
| Religion | |
| Islam (sunni, hanafi) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Turkic peoples (Uyghurs, Kyrgyzs, Kazakhs) |
Uzbeks are an ethnic group native to Kyrgyzstan, where they are the largest minority group, comprising about 15% of the population. They have a long history in the region and have played a significant role in the culture and economy of Kyrgyzstan. Many Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan live in the southern part of the country, particularly in the cities of Osh, Jalal-Abad and Özgön.