Tajikistan | People, Religion, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 9, 2024 · Tajikistan, landlocked country lying in the heart of Central Asia. It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan on the north, China on the east, Afghanistan on the south, and Uzbekistan on the west and northwest. Tajikistan includes the Gorno-Badakhshan (“Mountain Badakhshan”) autonomous region, with its capital at Khorugh (Khorog).
Tajikistan Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebFeb 24, 2021 · Where is Tajikistan? As observed on the location map above, Tajikistan is a landlocked country in the heart of Central Asia. This highly mountainous country is located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. Four countries border Tajikistan.
Tajikistan - Wikipedia
WebTajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Dushanbe is the capital and most populous city. Tajikistan is bordered by Afghanistan to the south , Uzbekistan to the west , Kyrgyzstan to the north , and China to the east .
Geography of Tajikistan - Wikipedia
WebGeography of Tajikistan. Coordinates: 39°00′N 71°00′E. Map of Tajikistan. Tajikistan is nestled between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to the north and west, China to the east, and Afghanistan to the south. Mountains cover 93 percent of Tajikistan's surface area.
Tajikistan - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 15, 2024 · Geography. Location. Central Asia, west of China, south of Kyrgyzstan. Geographic coordinates. 39 00 N, 71 00 E. Map references. Asia. Area. total: 144,100 sq km. land: 141,510 sq km. water: 2,590 sq km. comparison ranking: total 96. Area - …
Tajikistan - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WebGeography: Location: landlocked country in the South-east of Central Asia, west of China. Area: 143,100 km² (55,251 sq. mi) Terrain: Pamir and Alay mountains dominate the landscape (93% of the total area); western Ferghana valley in north, Kofarnihon and Vakhsh Valleys in southwest.
Tajikistan - The World Factbook
WebDec 23, 2021 · Geography. Location. Central Asia, west of China, south of Kyrgyzstan. Geographic coordinates. 39 00 N, 71 00 E. Map references. Asia. Area. total: 144,100 sq km. land: 141,510 sq km. water: 2,590 sq km. country comparison to the world: 96. Area - comparative. slightly smaller than Wisconsin. Land boundaries. total: 4,130 km.
Tajikistan - The World Factbook
WebDec 6, 2023 · Geography. Location. Central Asia, west of China, south of Kyrgyzstan. Geographic coordinates. 39 00 N, 71 00 E. Map references. Asia. Area. total: 144,100 sq km. land: 141,510 sq km. water: 2,590 sq km. comparison ranking: total 96.
Tajikistan - Wikiwand
WebTajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Dushanbe is the capital and most populous city. Tajikistan is bordered by Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. It is separated from Pakistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor.
Tajikistan summary | Britannica
WebTajikistan , officially Republic of Tajikistan, Country, Central Asia. Area: 54,595 sq mi (141,400 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 10,273,000. Capital: Dushanbe. The majority of the population are Tajiks; Uzbeks make up a large minority. Languages: Tajik (official), Russian. Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni). Currency: somoni.
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