Kazakh and Uzbek are two countries located in Central Asia. They are both members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, a regional organization of former Soviet republics. Both countries have a long history and share many cultural similarities. Kazakh and Uzbek are both Turkic languages, and their populations are predominantly Muslim. Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia, while Uzbekistan is the most populous. Both countries have rich natural resources and are important trading partners in the region.