Tajikistan Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Tajikistan |
Common Name | Tajikistan – /tɑˈdʒi.kɪˌstæn/ |
Nationality | Tajikistani(s) – noun, Tajikistani – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
Administrative Divisions | 2 provinces, 1 autonomous province, 1 capital region, and 1 area referred to as Districts Under Republic Administration |
Total Population | 10.4 million (#91) with 28.2% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Dushanbe (capital city) |
Major Languages | Persian (official), Uzbek, Russian |
Electricity Access | 99.5% of total population |
Internet Access | 30.4% of total population |
Currency | Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $41.2 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $4,100 (#179) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 144,100 sq km / 55,637 sq mi (#96) with 1.8% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Central Asia |
Bordering Countries | Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan |
Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “Surudi milli” (National Anthem)