Tajikistan (officially Republic of Tajikistan) is an independent country located in Central Asia, Asia. With a population of 10,499,000 people, it ranks #91 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 143,100 km² (#97 globally), with a population density of 73 people per km². The capital city is Dushanbe. The official languages are Russian, Tajik.
Key Facts
Population
10,499,000
#91 world ranking
Area
143,100 km²
#97 world ranking
Population Density
73/km²
Capital
Dushanbe
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+05:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
4
neighboring countries
Languages
Currency
- Tajikistani somoni (ЅМ)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (4)
China
Afghanistan
Uzbekistan
KyrgyzstanCompare
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 10,499,000 people, ranking #91 in the world by population.
How big is Tajikistan?
Tajikistan covers an area of 143,100 km², ranking #97 in the world by area. The population density is 73 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Tajikistan?
The official languages of Tajikistan are: Russian, Tajik.
What is the currency of Tajikistan?
The currency of Tajikistan is Tajikistani somoni (ЅМ).
What countries border Tajikistan?
Tajikistan shares borders with 4 countries: China, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan.