Tajikistan
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Country Info
| Land Area | 142,700 sq km | Population | 6719567 |
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| Capital City | Dushanbe | People | Tajik 64.9%, Uzbek 25%, Russian 3.5% (declining because of emigration), other 6.6% |
| Language | Tajik (official), Russian widely used in government and business | Religion | Sunni Muslim 80%, Shi'a Muslim 5% |
| Government Type | republic | Life Expectancy | 64.18 years |
| HIV/AIDS Rate | less than 0.01% (1999 est.) | GNP per Capita | $1,140 |
| Currency | somoni | Major Exports | aluminum, electricity, cotton, fruits, vegetable o |
| National Holiday | Independence Day, 9 September (1991) | Dialing Code | 992 |
| Electricity | Malaria Risk | Moderate / Low Risk | |
| Water Quality | Unsafe | Inoculations | Typhoid |
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Background
Tajikistan has completed its transition from the civil war that plagued the country from 1992 to 1997. There have been no major security incidents in recent years, although the country remains the poorest in the region. Attention by the international community in the wake of the war in Afghanistan has brought increased economic development assistance, which could create jobs and increase stability in the long term. Tajikistan is in the early stages of seeking World Trade Organization membership and has joined NATO's Partnership for Peace.
Embassy & Tourism Information
Map of Tajikistan
