Tajikistan

, Tadzhikistan, Tadjikistan

a republic in central Asia: under Uzbek rule from the 15th century until taken over by Russia in the 1860s, it became an autonomous Soviet republic in 1929 and gained full independence from the Soviet Union in 1991; it is mainly mountainous. Official language: Tajik or Tajiki. Religion: believers are mainly Muslim. Currency: somoni. Capital: Dushanbe. Pop.: 6 297 000 (2004 est.). Area: 143 100 sq. km (55 240 sq. miles)

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Tajikistan

Official name: Republic of Tajikistan

Capital city: Dushanbe

Internet country code: .tj

Flag description: Three horizontal stripes of red (top), a wider stripe of white, and green; a gold crown surmounted by seven gold five-pointed stars is located in the center of the white stripe

Geographical description: Central Asia, west of China

Total area: 55,251 sq. mi. (143,100 sq. km.)

Climate: Mid-latitude continental, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid to polar in Pamir Mountains

Nationality: noun: Tajikistani(s); adjective: Tajikistani

Population: 7,076,598 (July 2007 CIA est.)

Ethnic groups: Tajik 79.9%, Uzbek 15.3%, Russian 1.1%, Kyrgyz 1.1%, other 2.6%

Languages spoken: Tajik (official), Russian widely used in government and business

Religions: Sunni Muslim 85%, Shi’a Muslim 5%, other 10%

Legal Holidays:

Constitution Day	Nov 6
Independence Day	Sep 9
International Women's Day	Mar 8
Labor Day	May 1
New Year's Day	Jan 1
Unity Day	Jun 27
Victory Day	May 9

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Tajikistan's Energy & Industry Minister Sherali Gul said that Tajikistan needed investment projects in order to export energy.

(ECO) TURKEY-TAJIKISTAN TRADE VOLUME RISES TO $317 MLN

The ambassador stated that Tajikistan is interested in making use of Iran's Chabahar port for gaining access to international waters.

Minister: Iran ready to provide its ports for Tajikistan

He said in 2013, Pakistani cement companies were enjoying 60 percent market in Tajikistan and Pakistani cement manufacturers were invited to put up cement plants in Tajikistan, but due to their lack of interest, Chinese companies have now captured the market in his country.

Tajikistan keen to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan

'The president's official visit to Tajikistan is reflective of the Pakistan's vision to strengthen relations with regional countries and increase regional connectivity,' a statement said.

President set to leave for Tajikistan on four-day visit

The president of Tajikistan had announced a strategy to develop the tourism industry, he revealed, adding Tajikistan would host a meeting of the working group on tourism in July in Dushanbe where leading tourist companies of Pakistan would be present to find ways to promote bilateral relations.

Bilateral ties: Tajikistan eager to ink deal on tourism cooperation

He said that tourist flow between Pakistan and Tajikistan can be further enhanced by promoting each other's tourism destinations among nationals of both countries.

Pakistan, Tajikistan to jointly promote tourism

CGSS Chairman told the energy corridor would be advantageous for all regions and Tajikistan was a leader in energy resources.

Energy corridor between Pakistan, Tajikistan could improve regional connectivity

(Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua on Tuesday stressed significance of enhancing cooperation in education sector and people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and Tajikistan which would carry forward bilateral ties to newer heights.

Pakistan, Tajikistan possess immense potential to expand spectrum of bilateral ties: Nasser Janjua

Prime Minister of Pakistan was in Dushanbe with a high level delegation during early week of July on the invitation of President of Tajikistan Mr.

Tajikistan-A Trustworthy Regional Ally of Pakistan

Summary:  The Ambassador of Tajikistan, Sherali Saidamir Jononove, has said that Pakistan-Tajikistan bilateral trade and economic relations would be further strengthened following the finalisation of a trilateral transit trade agreement between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan (PAT).

PAKISTAN TAJIKISTAN TRADE RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Tajikistan in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union.

U.S. relations with Tajikistan