Tajikistan is located in the Central & South Asia region at latitude 38.861034 and longitude 71.276093 and is part of the Asian continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
38Β° 51' 39.72'' N
71Β° 16' 33.93'' E
You can see the location of Tajikistan on the world map below:
Tajikistan on the World Map
Tajikistan Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Tajikistan (TJ) are:
- Afghanistan (AF)
- China (CN)
- Kyrgyzstan (KG)
- Uzbekistan (UZ)
Tajikistan is a landlocked country, which means it does not have direct access to the open ocean.
Tajikistan Key Facts
| Country | Tajikistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 38.861034 Longitude: 71.276093 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: TJ Alpha 3: TJK |
| Country Flag Emoji | πΉπ― |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +992 |
| Capital city | Dushanbe |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Asia Central & South Asia |
| Country Area | 144,100 sq km |
| Population 2021 |
9,749,625 World Rank: 93 |
| Median Age | 21.5 |
| Life expectancy | 71.6 |
| Major languages | Tajik (official) 84.4%, Uzbek 11.9%, Kyrgyz .8%, Russian .5%, other 2.4% (2010 est.) |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .tj |
| Biggest Airport | Dushanbe Airport (DYU) |
| Average temperature |
6.40 Β°C 43.52 Β°F |
| Administrative Divisions | 1 autonomous region 2 regions 1 capital territory 1 district under republic administration |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Tajikistan Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Lower middle income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | Somoni (TJS) |
| GDP in 2020 |
$8.1 (billions of USD) World Rank: 147 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 |
$853 World Rank: 175 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Manufacturing, services, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey |
| Top 5 Export Countries | China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan |
Biggest Cities in Tajikistan
Here are the largest cities in Tajikistan based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Dushanbe | 778,500 |
| Khujand | 181,600 |
| Kulob | 95,000 |
| Bokhtar | 75,450 |
| Istaravshan | 57,400 |
| Konibodom | 50,400 |
| Tursunzoda | 46,700 |
| Vahdat | 40,600 |
| Isfara | 40,000 |
| Panjakent | 33,000 |
Map of Tajikistan with the Largest Cities
Image Sources and Copyright Information
- Pin on World Map Indicating Tajikistan Location: Β© hyotographics/Shutterstock