Tajikistan

Asia · Capital Dushanbe

Tajikistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Dushanbe. It has a population of around 9,100,837 people. The main language is Russian and the official currency is the Tajikistani somoni. Tajikistan is landlocked, sharing land borders with 4 countries.

Tajikistan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Dushanbe. It has a population of 9,100,837, bordering 4 countries. The official language is Russian. The official currency is the Tajikistani somoni.

Where is Tajikistan?

Tajikistan at a glance

Capital: Dushanbe
Population: 9.1M
Currency: Tajikistani somoni
Language: Russian
Continent: Asia
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Tajikistan

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Bordering countries

Frequently asked questions about Tajikistan

What is the capital of Tajikistan?

The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.

What continent is Tajikistan in?

Tajikistan is located in Asia.

What is the population of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has a population of approximately 9,100,837 people.

What is the currency of Tajikistan?

The official currency of Tajikistan is the Tajikistani somoni.

What language is spoken in Tajikistan?

The main language spoken in Tajikistan is Russian.

What is the flag of Tajikistan?

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