Tajikistan 🇹🇯
Tajikistan 🇹🇯: capital Dushanbe, population 10 million, located in Asia. Currency: Tajikistani Somoni (SM). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Dushanbe
- Population: 10 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Tajik
- Currency: Tajikistani Somoni (SM)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Tajikistan
- Area: 143,100 km² (55,251 sq mi)
- Region: Central Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Tadzhik
- Internet domain: .tj
Fun Facts About Tajikistan
- Over 90% of the country is mountainous.
- Home to some of the highest mountains in Central Asia.
- Has glaciers that are important sources of fresh water for the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tajikistan known for?
Tajikistan is known for several things — Over 90% of the country is mountainous; Home to some of the highest mountains in Central Asia; Has glaciers that are important sources of fresh water for the region.
How big is Tajikistan?
Tajikistan covers about 143,100 square kilometers (55,251 square miles), in the Central Asia region.
Is Tajikistan landlocked?
Yes. Tajikistan is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Tajikistan called?
People from Tajikistan are called Tadzhik.
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
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