Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan

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Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan
Qirg'iziston O'zbeklari
Total population
999,300
Languages
Kyrgyzs, Kazakhs
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Uzbeks are an ethnic group native to Kyrgyzstan, where they are the largest minority group,[1] comprising about 15% of the population.[2] 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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Uzbeks". Minority Rights Group. 2015-06-19. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  2. ^ "Total population by nationality - Open Data - Statistics of the Kyrgyz Republic". www.stat.kg. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  3. ^ "КЫРГЫЗСТАН ЦИФРАЛАРДА КЫРГЫЗСТАН В ЦИФРАХ" (PDF). stat.kg. Retrieved 20 September 2023.