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Tajikistan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

(Jumhurii Tojikiston (Republic of Tajikistan))<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Capital<\/strong>: Dushanbe<\/p>\n

Population (Estimated July 2012)<\/strong>: 7,768,385<\/p>\n

Area<\/strong>: 143,100km2\u00a0<\/span><\/sup>or 55,300mi2<\/sup><\/p>\n

Currency<\/strong>: Somoni (TJS)<\/p>\n

Official Language<\/strong>: Tajik<\/p>\n

Political Information<\/strong>: Parliamentary and Presidential Republic<\/p>\n

Official Religion<\/strong>: No Official Religion
<\/span>(approximately 85% of the population are Sunni Muslim, 5% are Shia Muslim, and 10% have other religious beliefs)<\/span><\/p>\n

Highest Mountain<\/strong>: Pik Imeni Ismail Samani at 7,495m or 24,590ft \u00a0<\/p>\n

GDP Official Exchange Rate\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(OER is more precise at gauging a country’s economic power)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

(Estimated 2011)<\/span><\/strong>: $6.8 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/span><\/p>\n

GDP (OER) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/span><\/em>: (US$) or (GBP)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

GDP Purchasing Power Parity\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(PPP is good for gauging living conditions and the use of resources but is not as accurate as OER. This data has been calculated based on the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States<\/span>)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0(Estimated 2011)<\/span><\/strong>: $16.01 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/span><\/p>\n

GDP (PPP) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/span><\/em>: $2,000 (US$) or (GBP)<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Zone (GMT\/UTC)<\/span><\/strong>: +5:00<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Wildlife<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Counties\/Provinces\/States<\/span><\/strong>: 2 provinces (viloyatho, singular – viloyat), 1 autonomous province* (viloyati mukhtor), 1 capital region** (viloyati poytakht), and 1 area referred to as Districts Under Republic Administration***; Dushanbe**, Khatlon (Qurghonteppa), Kuhistoni Badakhshon [Gorno-Badakhshan]* (Khorugh), Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhuri***, Sughd (Khujand)<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaders<\/span><\/strong>: President Imomali Rakhmon; Prime Minister Akil Akilov<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional<\/span><\/strong>: Gained independence from the Soviet Union on the 9th<\/sup>\u00a0of September 1991.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.<\/p>\n

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Tajikistan<\/h2>\n

Tajikistan, a landlocked country nestled in Central Asia<\/a>, boasts a rich tapestry of history and geography that has shaped its identity over millennia. The region has been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Stone Age. The territory of modern-day Tajikistan was once part of the Persian Empire, and later, it became a significant crossroads along the Silk Road, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between the East and West. <\/p>\n

This historical significance is reflected in the diverse influences that have permeated Tajik culture, from Persian and Turkic to Russian and Islamic traditions. Geographically, Tajikistan is characterised by its mountainous terrain, with the Pamir Mountains dominating the landscape. Often referred to as the “Roof of the World,” these mountains are not only a natural barrier but also a source of breathtaking beauty and biodiversity. <\/p>\n

The country is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including Ismoil Somoni Peak, which rises to 7,495 metres. The rugged topography has historically posed challenges for transportation and communication, but it has also fostered a unique cultural identity among the Tajik people, who have adapted to their environment over centuries.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/h3>\n