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 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.
Tajikistan – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebTajikistan is a landlocked country on the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia. The nation's majority culture is non-Turkic, unlike its neighbors to the north and west and east. Tajikistan is the poorest country out of the former Soviet states, owing to its remote geography and a devastating civil war that wracked the country from 1992 until 1997.
Tajikistan - New World Encyclopedia
WebTajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a mountainous landlocked country in Central Asia. It borders Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. An Islamic nation, it is home mainly to the Tajiks, who share culture and history with the Iranian people, and speak the Tajik language.
Tajikistan travel - Lonely Planet | Asia
WebTajikistan. Asia. The term 'predominantly mountainous' doesn't do justice to a country where over 90% of the land is upland. This fact of nature has given Tajikistan a precious advantage over its neighbours, namely some of the …
Tajikistan - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WebTajikistan - Country Profile - Nations Online Project. Tajikistan facts: Official web sites of Tajikistan, links and information on Tajikistan's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
Tajikistan - United States Department of State
WebMar 15, 2024 · The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Tajikistan in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The U.S. and Tajikistan have a broad-based relationship, cooperating in such areas as counter-narcotics, counterterrorism, non-proliferation, and regional economic connectivity and security.
Tajikistan - Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religion | Britannica
WebCitizens of Tajikistan, regardless of ethnicity, are referred to as Tajikistanis. On the basis of language, customs, and other traits, the Tajiks can be subdivided into a number of distinct groups.
Tajikistan Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebFeb 24, 2021 · Tajikistan, a landlocked Central Asian country occupies an area of 143,100 sq. km. It is the region's smallest nation. As observed on the physical map of Tajikistan above, almost the entire country (around 93%) is mountainous. In fact, more than half of the country is higher than 3,000 m, (9,842 ft.) in elevation.
Tajikistan: Facts and History - ThoughtCo
WebAug 9, 2018 · Tajikistan lies in the Pamir-Alay mountain range near Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and western China. This former Soviet country has a rich history and stunning natural beauty as well as a vibrant culture that has its roots in Russian, Persian, and Silk Road traditions. Capital and Major Cities.
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