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Tajikistan

Republic of Tajikistan

Region

Asia • Central Asia

Capital

Dushanbe

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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.

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.

Population
9,537,642
Area
143,100 km²
Time Zone
UTC+05:00
Top-Level Domain
.tj

About Tajikistan

Tajikistan is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Central Asia region. Its capital city is Dushanbe. With a population of 9,537,642, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 143,100 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 66.65 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Tajikistan include Russian and Tajik.

The currency used in Tajikistan is the Tajikistani somoni (ЅМ), .

Tajikistan is a member of the United Nations.

In Tajikistan, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+05:00 time zone.

Tajikistan shares its borders with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Dushanbe
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: Таджикистан
  • Demonym: Tadzhik
  • Top Level Domain: .tj
  • Calling Code: +992
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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