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Tajikistan: capital, population, borders and facts
Tajikistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Dushanbe. Tajikistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Dushanbe |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Land neighbours | 4: Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Tajikistan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
Which countries border Tajikistan?
Tajikistan borders Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Is Tajikistan landlocked?
Yes, Tajikistan is landlocked.
Travel basics for Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Tajikistan travel basics page.
Put what you know about Tajikistan to the test
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- Capital: the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
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- Borders: Tajikistan has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
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