About Tajikistan

During the five-year civil war from 1992-1997, Tajikistan’s fragile economy lost more than 50% of its GDP. Peace and stability were achieved in 1997, followed by macroeconomic and political stability achieved as a result of extensive collaboration between the Government and the donor community. While Tajikistan has experienced steady economic growth since 1997, nearly two-thirds of the population continue to live in abject poverty.

Tajikistan possesses rich natural resources and provides for endless opportunities in virtually every sector of the economy. The Government welcomes and supports foreign investments by introducing tools such as tax breaks, incentives for technological upgrades of production lines, full hard currency convertibility.

Quick Facts (from the World Factbook):

President: Emomali Rahmon

Prime Minister: Kohir Rasulzoda

Government type: Republic

Geographic Coordinates: 39 00 N 71 00 E

Area: 143,100 sq km

Border countries: Afghanistan 1,206 km, China 414 km, Kyrgyzstan 870 km, Uzbekistan 1,161 km

Population: 7,211,884 (July 2008 est.)

0-14 years: 33.9% (male 1,316,623/female 1,270,899)

15-64 years: 62.7% (male 2,368,554/female 2,413,982)

65 years and over: 3.4% (male 108,896/female 148,246) (2011 est.)

Age Structure:
0-14 years: 33.9% (male 1,316,623/female 1,270,899)
15-64 years: 62.7% (male 2,368,554/female 2,413,982)
65 years and over: 3.4% (male 108,896/female 148,246) (2011 est.)

The Hissor Fortress located to the west of Dushanbe was constructed between 14-15 centuries

Ethnic groups: Tajik 79.9%, Uzbek 15.3%, Russian 1.1%, Kyrgyz 1.1%, other 2.6% (2000 census)

GDP – per capita (PPP): $2,000 (2010 est.)

GDP – composition by sector:
Agriculture: 19%
Industry: 22.9%
Services: 58.1% (2010 est.)

Capital:
Name: Dushanbe
Geographic coordinates: 38 35 N, 68 48 E
Time difference: UTC+5 (10 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Principal towns: Khujand, Qurghonteppa, Kulob, Khorugh

Administrative: 2 provinces; Sughd (Khujand) and Khatlon (Qurghonteppa)

Divisions: 1 autonomous province Gorno Badakhshan (Khorugh)

Climate: midlatitude continental, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid to polar in Pamir Mountains.

Helpful Links:

U.S. Government Sources:

Department of State Background Notes on Tajikistan
World Factbook on Tajikistan (with map)

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