What countries does Uzbekistan border?

Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, shares borders with five countries. The total length of Uzbekistan’s border is approximately 6,221 kilometres. To the north, Uzbekistan borders Kazakhstan (2,330 km), to the northeast, it shares a border with Kyrgyzstan (1,099 km). To the south, it borders Tajikistan (1,161 km) and Afghanistan (144 km). To the west, Uzbekistan shares a border with Turkmenistan (1,621 km). Uzbekistan’s central location in Central Asia has made it a key player in regional trade and politics.