Qirg'iziston O'zbeklari | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 999,300 | |
| Languages | |
| Uzbek, Russian | |
| 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,[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]