Republic of Tajikistan
Tajikistan and Pakistan share the region of the Wakhan Corridor. This country's eastern borders are adjacent to China, its southern borders meet Afghanistan, while Kyrgyzstan is located to its north and Uzbekistan to its west.
Tajikistan history
It was incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1929 and gained independence from Russia in 1991. Tajikistan is home to 80% Muslims and was given the status of a republic in 1929. Its territory stretches between the Caspian Sea and the Altai Mountains.
Tajikistan Official language
The official language of Tajikistan is Tajik, but in the capital, Dushanbe, Persian is predominantly spoken.
Sixty-four percent of the population lives in rural areas, while 36 percent resides in cities. Tajikistan is an industrial country with at least 400 industrial units operating. The capital of the Republic of Tajikistan is Dushanbe. Notable cities include Dushanbe and Khujand. The climate of this country is hot and dry.
Tajikistan land area
Tajikistan has a total area of 55,019 square miles. The predominant religion is Islam.
Tajikistan resources
Notable industries include tractor manufacturing, the production of cotton and silk fabrics, and machinery production. Famous handicrafts include jewelry, embroidery, and carpet weaving. Agricultural products include grains, fruits, and vegetables. Minerals found in Tajikistan include lead, mercury, zinc, and iron.
Famous Railway Stations in Tajikistan:
1. Dushanbe Railway Station: this train station is in Dushanbe, which began operations in 1936.
2. Khujand Station: formerly known as Leninabad.
3. Vahdat Station:
4. Iski-Guzar: formerly known as Ordzhonikidze abad.
5. Tursunzoda Station,
6. Bokhtar Station,
7. Kolkhozobod Station,
8. Shaartuz Station
9. Yovon Station.
Famous Airports in Tajikistan:
• Dushanbe International Airport (DYU): Dushanbe International Airport is in in the public area of Dushanbe, this is Tajikistan's major airport and the starting point for most travelers. It offers flights to 19 destinations in eight different countries.
• Khujand International Airport (LBD): Khujand International Airport is in the northern part of Tajikistan, it serves flights to 13 airports worldwide.
• Kulob Airport (TJU): Kulob Airport is in the southwest, at an altitude of 680 meters above sea level, with direct flights from nine airports worldwide.
• Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT): A small international airport with direct flights from six airports worldwide.
Airlines in Tajikistan:
✓ Tajik Air: This is the national airline of Tajikistan, with its main hub at Dushanbe International Airport and a secondary focus at Khujand Airport.
Other airlines providing services in Tajikistan include:
✓ Somon Air: this airline using only Dushanbe Airport.
✓ Air Astana: Known routes from this airport include Delhi, Tehran, Bishkek, Urumqi, and Almaty.
✓ China Southern Airlines.
✓ Turkish Airlines.
✓ Ural Airlines.
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