Tajikistan

Where is Tajikistan?

Tajikistan is in Central Asia, Asia, bordering Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Dushanbe

Continent

Asia

Subregion

Central Asia

Population

9,100,837

Land area

143,100 km²

ISO codes

TJ / TJK

Languages

Russian, Tajik

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Tajikistani somoni (TJS)

Calling code

+992

Internet domain

.tj

How Tajikistan compares

Tajikistan ranks 95th of 194 countries on this site by population and 94th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 29th of 46 by population and 28th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Tajikistan: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Tajikistan flag breaks down as 40.6% white, 28.5% red, 28.5% green and 2.4% yellow.

• 40.6% white
• 28.5% red
• 28.5% green
• 2.4% yellow

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. The Pamir Highway crosses the Roof of the World through passes above 4,000 meters.
2. Tajik is a Persian language, making Tajikistan the main Persian-speaking state in Central Asia.
3. Pamiri people in the east wear distinctive woolen hats and maintain ancient Ismaili traditions.
4. Nowruz spring celebrations with haft-sin tables and street feasts mark the new year across the country.
5. Ancient Silk Road fortresses and mosques recall centuries when caravans crossed these mountains.

Bordering countries

• Afghanistan
• China
• Kyrgyzstan
• Uzbekistan

Tajikistan: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Tajikistan?

The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.

What continent is Tajikistan in?

Tajikistan is in Asia, specifically the Central Asia subregion.

What is the population of Tajikistan?

Tajikistan has a population of roughly 9,100,837 people, across a land area of 143,100 km².

What language is spoken in Tajikistan?

The main languages of Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik.

Which countries border Tajikistan?

Tajikistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.