Tajikistan

Tajikistan Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Tajikistan
Common NameTajikistan – /tɑˈdʒi.kɪˌstæn/
NationalityTajikistani(s) – noun, Tajikistani – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1991 (from the Soviet Union)
Administrative Divisions2 provinces, 1 autonomous province, 1 capital region, and 1 area referred to as Districts Under Republic Administration
Total Population10.4 million (#91) with 28.2% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasDushanbe (capital city)
Major LanguagesPersian (official), Uzbek, Russian
Electricity Access99.5% of total population
Internet Access30.4% of total population
CurrencyTajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Real GDP (PPP)$41.2 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$4,100 (#179) – 2022 estimate
Total Area144,100 sq km / 55,637 sq mi (#96) with 1.8% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Central Asia
Bordering CountriesAfghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Bordering Water BodiesNone

National Anthem: “Surudi milli” (National Anthem)