Üzbég

Üzbég refers to the Uzbek people and the Uzbek language. The Uzbeks are a Turkic ethnic group native to Central Asia. They are the majority population in Uzbekistan and also have significant populations in neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, as well as in Russia and Turkey. The Uzbek language, also known as Oʻzbek, is part of the Karluk branch of the Turkic language family. It is the official language of Uzbekistan and is spoken by approximately 30 million people. Historically, Uzbek has been written in various scripts, including Arabic, Latin, and Cyrillic. The current official script in Uzbekistan is Latin, though the Cyrillic script remains in use by many. Uzbek culture is rich and diverse, influenced by Persian, Russian, and other Central Asian traditions. Traditional Uzbek cuisine is known for dishes like plov, shashlik, and samsa. The arts, including music, dance, and crafts like ceramics and embroidery, are also important aspects of Uzbek heritage. The history of the Uzbek people is intertwined with the history of the region, including the empires and khanates that have ruled Central Asia over centuries.