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Tajikistan

Asia
Capital
Dushanbe
Population
10,389,799
Area
143,100 km²
Currency
Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Phone Code
+992
ISO Codes
TJ / TJK
ISO numeric
762
Internet domain
.tj
Timezone
UTC+5
Religion
Islam

About Tajikistan

Tajikistan is a mountainous Central Asian country with over 93% of its territory mountainous. The Pamir Mountains — the Roof of the World — attract adventurous trekkers.

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Languages

Tajik, Russian

Tajikistan in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density73 people per km²
rank 114 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.128 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Asia0.218% of its people, 0.447% of its land area
Area in square miles55,251
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeNepal (147,181 km²)
Closest in populationPapua New Guinea (10,389,635 people)

Who else uses TJS?

Tajikistan is the only country in our list that uses TJS.

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 10,389,799 people.
What currency does Tajikistan use?
The currency of Tajikistan is the Tajikistani Somoni (TJS).
What languages are spoken in Tajikistan?
The official or major languages of Tajikistan are Tajik, Russian.

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