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Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia that is surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

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Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia that is surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Tajikistan, officially called the Republic of Tajikistan, is known for rugged mountains and is popular for hiking and climbing.

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Key Facts & Information

INTRODUCTION

  • The meaning of Tajikistan is the “Land of the Tajiks”. The suffix “-stan” is the Persian term for “place of” or “country”, and Tajik is, most likely, the name of a pre-Islamic tribe.
  • The area that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously a home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age.
  • It was later home to kingdoms controlled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus Valley Civilisation, Andronovo Culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Vedic religion, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Islam.

HISTORY

  • The territory that is today the Tajik Republic has been inhabited for thousands of years.
  • It was part of the Persian Empire for a long period of time. Later, it became part of the Bactrian Empire, and then the Arabs came, bringing the religion of Islam.
  • In 875 CE, the Samanid Empire came into power. They ruled until 1000 CE, and much of the Tajik culture comes from the Samanid Empire.
  • In the 19th century, Tajikistan was absorbed into the Russian Empire. Following World War I and the rise of the Soviet Union, it also became part of the Soviet Union.
  • The year 1921 marked the commencement of the Soviet-era by putting northern Tajikistan under the Soviet’s official control.
  • Later, in 1929, the area gained the status of Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic. This has been remarkable since the developmental system of the Soviet Republic has been extended in the Tajik Society, especially in agriculture, education, politics, etc.
  • The whole developmental framework was pursued amidst continuous resistance to Russian domination.
  • When the Soviet Union broke up, Tajikistan became an independent country in 1991.
  • Transition to independent nationhood has not been easy. The State is still in the process of learning the ropes on competent governance at the present. As a matter of fact, the international community is still providing assistance in furtherance of national development.

GEOGRAPHY

  • Tajikistan’s landscape is dominated by the Pamir mountains and the Alay mountains.
  • Karakul Lake is the largest body of water, located in the Tajik National Park in the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan.
  • The Amu Darya and Panj rivers mark the border with Afghanistan, and the glaciers in Tajikistan’s mountains are the major source of runoff for the Aral Sea. There are about 900 rivers in Tajikistan that are longer than 10 kilometers.
  • Tajikistan has an area of 143,100 km², which is less than half the size of Italy, or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
  • Tajikistan’s geographical location in the internal part of the continent at a great distance from any oceans contributes to two basic features of its climate – sharp continentality and dryness.

DEMOGRAPHICS

  • People who lived in Tajikistan are called Tajikistani(s).
  • The country has a population of about 9 million people (in 2018).
  • The capital and largest city is Dushanbe.
  • Tajikistan remains the poorest country in Central Asia, with around 35% of the population falling below the poverty line.
  • Tajik is the official language. Uzbek and Russian are the other widely spoken languages.

ECONOMY

  • Tajikistan is a poor country with an economy that is dependent on agriculture and services.
  • Most locals are farmers. The main agricultural products are cotton, potatoes, wheat, tomatoes, and grapes. Tajikistani people also raise sheep, goats, and cattle.
  • The industry of Tajikistan produces aluminum, cloth, electricity, food products, machinery, and chemicals.
  • The currency of Tajikistan is called Somoni (TJS).

CULTURE

  • The Tajik identity and culture dates back several thousand years and is quite similar to that of Afghanistan and Iran in terms of language, beliefs, and habits.
  • The vast majority of the people are Muslim, which had shaped the culture, particularly the art, food, music, and festivals.
  • The Tajik people are family-oriented, sincere, and known for friendliness, as well as being hospitable.

Tajikistan Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Tajikistan across 19 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Tajikistan worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Tajikistan which is a landlocked country in Central Asia that is surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Tajikistan, officially called the Republic of Tajikistan, is known for rugged mountains and is popular for hiking and climbing.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Tajikistan Facts
  • Tajikistan Front Page
  • Quick Facts
  • Tajikistan’s Timeline
  • Additional Information
  • Economic Plan
  • Crossword Time
  • Known For
  • My Travel Plan
  • What I Learned
  • Tajiks Postage Stamp

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