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Tajikistan — silhouette, capital and facts
Tajikistan is in Asia and its capital is Dushanbe. With about 10 million people and 143,100 km², it ranks 94th in area and 89th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Tajikistan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Dushanbe
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 10 million
- Area
- 143,100 km²
- Language
- Tajik
- Currency
- Somoni
- Flag colors
- red, white, green, gold
Borders
Tajikistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Afghanistan.
Fun facts about Tajikistan
- The Pamirs, in the east of the country, are called the 'Roof of the World' for their peaks above 7,000 m.
- The Fedchenko Glacier, about 77 km long, is one of the longest mountain glaciers in the world.
- Tajik is a variety of Persian, a language very close to the Farsi spoken in Iran.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
Which continent is Tajikistan in?
Tajikistan is in Asia.
Which countries border Tajikistan?
Tajikistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Afghanistan.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Tajikistan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Tajikistan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Tajikistan?
The Pamirs, in the east of the country, are called the 'Roof of the World' for their peaks above 7,000 m. The Fedchenko Glacier, about 77 km long, is one of the longest mountain glaciers in the world. Tajik is a variety of Persian, a language very close to the Farsi spoken in Iran.
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