Tajikistan Nutz and Bolts

Country: Tajikistan
Where is it?: Tajikistan is in central Asia, west of China.
Why do people go here?: Most true hardcore mountain lovers come to Tajikistan to check out some of the biggest peaks in the world.
What are the main entry points?: Most travelers reach Tajikistan from flights for India. There’s also a railway from Tashkent to Dushanbe.
Currency used: Somoni
Country Code for Phones: 992
Area codes for Major Cities: Dushanbe 372
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Religion: Sunni Muslim 85%, Shi’a Muslim 5%, other 10%
Population: 7011556
Ethnic Groups: Tajik 64.9%, Uzbek 25%, Russian 3.5% (declining because of emigration), other 6.6%
Government: Republic
Languages: Tajik (official), Russian
Major Cities: Dushanbe, Khojand
Attractions: Khojand
Accomodation: Asia Hostels
Tourism Office locations and links: Tajikistan Tourism Office
Off-the-Beaten-Path: The Pamirs
Health Issues: hepatitis, altitude sickness, Cholera, diphtheria, typhoid
When to go: With dramatic season, the best times to visit are both spring and autumn.
Common Phrases: Add later
Specific Events/Holidays: New Year’s Day: January 1, International Women’s Day: March 8, Labour Day: May 1, Various Islamic Holidays
Getting Around: Traveling around Tajikistan can be a pan the butt – figuratively and literally. There are a few planes with services between Khojand, Khorog, and Dushanbe. There are buses that sometimes can reach major destinations, but expect problems – almost always.
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