Tajikistan

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Ambassador from Kumedh visiting the court of the Tang Dynasty

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Mansur I Samanid Painting History of Iran

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Thomas Edward Gordon Lake Victoria, Great Pamir, May 2nd, 1874

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Negotiations with basmachs Fergana, 1921

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Hammond Slides Central Asia Unlabeled 15

Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is bordered by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. It is the smallest nation in Central Asia by area. It has a population of approximately 9.5 million people. The state language is Tajik and the currency is the Somoni.

Geography

Tajikistan is located in the eastern part of Central Asia. The terrain is dominated by the Pamir Mountains, which cover more than 90% of the country's territory. The climate varies from hot, dry summers to cold, snowy winters.

History

The history of Tajikistan dates back to the early Bronze Age. It was part of the Achaemenid Empire, the Sassanian Empire, the Hephthalite Empire, and the Samanid Empire. In the 20th century, Tajikistan became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, known as the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (Tajik SSR). It gained independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Economy

Tajikistan's economy is highly dependent on remittances from migrant workers, primarily in Russia. The country has a large agricultural sector, producing cotton, grain, fruits, and vegetables. It also has significant mineral resources, including gold, silver, and antimony.

Culture

Tajik culture is a blend of Persian, Turkic, and Russian influences. The country is known for its rich tradition of music and dance, its cuisine, and its hospitality.

Gallery

• Dushanbe riots, February 1990
  Dushanbe riots, February 1990
• Rally on Ozodi square
  Rally on Ozodi square
• Spetsnaz troopers during the 1992 Tajik war
  Spetsnaz troopers during the 1992 Tajik war
• Emomali Rahmonov 2001
  Emomali Rahmonov 2001
• Tajik Parliament House, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  Tajik Parliament House, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

See also

• List of cities in Tajikistan
• Tajikistan national football team
• Tajikistan Civil War