COUNTRY GUIDE · Asia

Tajikistan

Explore the geography, landmarks, and distinctive stories of Tajikistan.

Pixel-art depiction of Lake Karakul in the eastern Pamirs under crisp midday light, with cobalt water, salt-crusted shores, immense barren mountains, snow-capped peaks, a yurt camp, grazing yaks, braided streams, alpine flowers, and rocks — Lake Karakul, Pamir Mountains. Pixel-art illustration inspired by Tajikistan.

Tajikistan at a glance

CAPITAL: Dushanbe
REGION: Asia
POPULATION: 8,161,000
AREA: 143,100.0 km²
LANGUAGE: Tajik
CURRENCY: Somoni (TJS)

COUNTRY SUPERLATIVE

Roof Of The World

Much of Tajikistan is covered by the high Pamir Mountains.

DID YOU KNOW?

A surprising detail about Tajikistan

In Tajikistan, the ancient spring celebration of Nowruz marks the Persian New Year.

Geography and nearby countries

PinPointr places Tajikistan in its Asia region. Its reference dataset lists an area of 143,100.0 km² and a population of approximately 8,161,000. The country is not listed as landlocked in PinPointr’s geography reference.

Listed land neighbors

Afghanistan China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan

Country statistics are fixed PinPointr gameplay references and may differ from current government or international estimates. Country highlights and illustrations are educational material, not official travel advice.

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