Tajikistan at a Glance

Country: Republic of Tajikistan
Government: Republic
Population: 7,349,145
Area: 143,100 km²; slightly smaller than Wisconsin
Terrain: Pamir and Alay Mountains dominate landscape; western Fergana Valley in north, Kofarnihon and Vakhsh Valleys in southwest
Major language(s): Tajik (official), Russian used widely
Major religion(s): Sunni Muslim (85%), Shia Muslim (5%)
Capital & population: Dushanbe; 679,400
Monetary unit: TJS (Tajikistan Somoni)