Tajikistan
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Come visit "The Land of the Tajiks".
The Tajik people were initially under the rule of the Russians, until Russia’s hold on their country weakened in the Revolution of 1917. One of the smallest countries in central Asia, Tajikistan is also known as the ‘Republic of Tajikistan’, which gained its independence on September 9, 1991. Tajikistan is a landlocked country that forms a part of Central Asia. A mountainous country, it has ninety percent of its area precipitous and rocky. The country stands bordered by Afghanistan in the south, Uzbekistan in the west, Kyrgyzstan in the north, and China in the east. Forming its border with Afghanistan are Amu Darya and Panj rivers, while its mountains are the major source of surfeit for the Aral Sea. Majority of the population in Tajikistan is from the Tajik ethnic group and shares its culture and history with the Persians. In the following lines, we have provided more information on Tajikistan. Read on and explore the country further.
Fun and Interesting Facts about Tajikistan
Tajikistan was initially a part of the Samanid Empire, but was created as an Autonomy Soviet Socialist Republic, within Uzbekistan, in 1924. Then in 1929, it was seperated from Uzbekistan and became a Soviet Specialist Republic. In 1991, Tajikistan became an independent nation after the dissolution of USSR. Then, however, Tajikistan suffered from a devastating civil war in the late 20th century, which lasted from 1992 to 1997. Now Tajikistan follows the system of Unitary Presidential Republic.
Ismoili Somoni was a popular ruler of the Tajiks at the beginning of the 10th century. Today, one of the highest mountain points in Tajikistan is named after him. However,the highest point in Tajikistan is 'Ismoli Somoni', which is 7,495 meters. Despite the mountains in Tajikistan, the 'Silk Road' was still able to pass through there.The 'Silk Road', forming a major trade route between China and Europe, passed through the ancient city of Khodjand, which is located in Tajikistan. Khodjand happened to be an important location in the 'Silk Road'. Did you know Russian soldiers are reported to have seen the Abominable Snowman or the ‘Yeti’ in the Pamir Mountain ranges. The legend of the Yeti still exists in Tajikistan today. Hopefully these reports will not scare you away from visiting this magnificent place!
The flag of Tajikistan
The flag of Tajikistan has three different stripes, green, red, and white. The green one stands for Tajikistan's Islamic background, as well as the nation's generosity. The red stripe represents the nation's unity, and it is also a symbol of the sun and victory. Although the white stripe is 50% bigger than the others and stands for many things, it does not stand for Islam. It does, represent purity, snow, cotton, and unity. In the middle of the flag, there is a crown surrounded by seven stars. There is a Tajik legend about heaven that states that heaven is compromised by seven orchids. The orchids are separated by seven mountains, and each mountain has a radiant star on top. As the Islamic religion states that seven is the "perfect" number in many instances, seven "perfect" stars were chosen to place on the flag, to symbolize the perfect Islamic heaven.
The capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe.
Capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe is the largest city and has 679,400 people. Dushanbe means " Monday" in Tajik, and the name reflects the fact that the city grew on the site of a village that originally was a popular Monday marketplace.
This is a Tajik woman. She is wearing a traditional Tajik dress.
Pamir Mountains
Referred to as the roof of the world, millions of tourists go to ski, mountaineering, ect., 24, 590 feet.
Silk Road
One of the oldest trade route of the silk sellers between Takjikistan and China, very historical and famous.
Pamir Highway
It's official name is the m41. It is the only continuous route through the difficult terrain of the mountains and is the main supply route to Tajikistan's Badakhshan Autonomous region; with many attractions along the way.