Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. Its capital is Dushanbe, with a population of approximately 9.9M and a total area of 143,100 km². The official languages are Tajik / Russian and the currency is the Tajikistani Somoni (TJS).
Tajikistan covers an area of 143,100 km² with a population density of 69/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $9.3B ($940 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Tajikistan is 93% mountains — the most mountainous country in Central Asia. The Pamir Highway, one of the world's highest roads, crosses the Pamir plateau at over 4,600m and is considered one of the greatest adventure drives on Earth.
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One of the world's highest and most dramatic roads — crossing the Roof of the World at 4,655m
A stunning turquoise mountain lake named after Alexander the Great — surrounded by 3,000m peaks
A remote mountain valley bordering Afghanistan and China — ancient Silk Road route with fortress ruins
A 3,000-year-old hilltop fortress near Dushanbe — one of Central Asia's oldest settlements
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
The official language(s) of Tajikistan are Tajik / Russian.
The population of Tajikistan is approximately 9.9M.
Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani Somoni (TJS).
Tajikistan is located in Asia, in the Central Asia region.
Tajikistan has a GDP of $9.3B, with a GDP per capita of $940.
The best time to visit Tajikistan is May–September. The climate is Continental alpine, extreme cold winters.
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