Geography
Tajikistan is in Central Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 39, 71; it has Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan.
Neighboring countries: Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Asia
Tajikistan
Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Dushanbe
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Central Asia
- Population
- 10.5 million
- Area
- 143,100 km²
- Currency
- Tajikistani somoni (TJS)
- Official language
- Russian, Tajik
- Calling code
- +992
- Internet TLD
- .tj
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
Tajikistan map preview: 39.00, 71.00
People and Culture
Tajikistan uses Russian, Tajik in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Tajikistan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Tajikistan is recorded with the official name Republic of Tajikistan. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Dushanbe
- Central Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Dushanbe
- Time zone data: UTC+05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Tajikistan is grouped under Asia.
- Tajikistan has a listed area of 143,100 km².
- Tajikistan is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Tajikistan
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
What continent is Tajikistan in?
Tajikistan is in Asia.
What currency does Tajikistan use?
Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani somoni.
What language is spoken in Tajikistan?
Russian, Tajik is listed for Tajikistan in this database.