Central Asia, west of China, south of Kyrgyzstan.
The Tajik people came under Russian imperial rule in the 1860s and 1870s, but Russia's hold on Central Asia weakened following the Revolution of 1917. ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Tajikistan:
10,762.056 km
Terrain:
Mountainous region dominated by the Alay Mountains in the north and the Pamirs in the southeast; western Fergana Valley in north, Kofirnihon and Vakhsh Valleys in southwest.
Natural Resources:
Hydropower, some petroleum, uranium, mercury, brown coal, lead, zinc, antimony, tungsten, silver, gold.
Industries:
Aluminum, cement, coal, gold, silver, antimony, textile, vegetable oil.
Population: 10,394,063
The country's population is concentrated at lower elevations, with perhaps as much as 90% of the people living in valleys; overall density increases from east to west.
Area: 143,100 km2
slightly smaller than Wisconsin
Landlocked; highest point, Qullai Ismoili Somoni (formerly Communism Peak), was the tallest mountain in the former USSR.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| rus | Russian |
| tgk | Tajik |
Tajik (official) 84.4%, Uzbek 11.9%, Kyrgyz 0.8%, Russian 0.5%, other 2.4% (2010 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| TJS | Tajikistani somoni | ЅМ |
Capital City: Dushanbe
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 8:33 pm (GMT+05:00)
The flag of Tajikistan is composed of three horizontal bands of red, white and green in the ratio of 2:3:2. A golden-yellow crown surmounted by an arc of seven five-pointed golden-yellow stars is centered in the white band.
Bordering Countries
Tajikistan is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Tajikistan
You're in for a treat! Tajikistan is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning mountain landscapes
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Unique traditional villages
- Health concerns such as typhoid and hepatitis
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Occasional political instability
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Tajik cuisine features meat, dairy, and grains.
- Popular dishes include Plov and Shurbo.
- Freshly baked bread and local tea are widely enjoyed.
- Explore the Pamir Mountains
- Visit the capital, Dushanbe
- Discover the ancient city of Penjikent
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