Situated in Central Asia, Tajikistan πΉπ― (officially Republic of Tajikistan) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 10.6 million and a total area of 143,100 kmΒ², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Tajikistan through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Dushanbe, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Tajikistan located?
Tajikistan lies in Central Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 143,100 square kilometres, it ranks 97th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Tajikistan has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Dushanbe serves as the capital β the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Tajikistan has to offer.
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Who lives in Tajikistan?
Tajikistan is home to approximately 10.6 million residents β the 91st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Tadzhiks.
Tajikistan is multilingual: the languages spoken include Russian and Tajik. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Tajikistan rewards curiosity β its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Tajikistani somoni (TJS, symbol Π Π). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Tajikistan is +992. Websites from the country typically use the .tj internet domain.
If Tajikistan came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Dushanbe) and population β these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Tajikistan shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Tajikistan
- Tajikistan's flag emoji is πΉπ― β its two-letter country code is TJ and its three-letter code is TJK.
- Tajikistan covers 143,100 kmΒ², ranking 97th in the world by area.
- With about 10.6 million people, Tajikistan holds the 91st spot in the world population ranking.
- Tajikistan is a member state of the United Nations.
- Tajikistan is one of the world's landlocked countries β it has no sea coastline.
Tajikistan β frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Tajikistan?
- The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
- What is the population of Tajikistan?
- Tajikistan has a population of approximately 10,590,927 people, ranking 91st in the world.
- Where is Tajikistan located?
- Tajikistan is located in Central Asia, part of the Asia region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Tajikistan?
- The languages spoken in Tajikistan include Russian and Tajik.
- What currency is used in Tajikistan?
- Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani somoni (TJS).
