Where is Tajikistan located?
Tajikistan is located in Central Asia, bordered by Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, China to the east, and Afghanistan to the south. It is landlocked and predominantly mountainous.
What mountainous range dominates Tajikistan's landscape?
Pamir Mountains
What is the highest point in Tajikistan?
Ismoil Somoni Peak (formerly Peak Communism), at 7,134 meters (23,406 ft)
What is the capital city of Tajikistan?
Dushanbe
What is the most common language spoken in Tajikistan?
Tajik, a Persian language
What is the official religion of Tajikistan?
Islam (mostly Sunni)
What is the traditional Tajik garment worn by women?
Suzani, an embroidered robe
What is a famous national dish of Tajikistan?
Oshi Palov, a rice dish with meat and vegetables
What is the currency of Tajikistan?
Tajikistani somoni
What is the world's longest glacier outside the polar regions located in?
The Fedchenko Glacier in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan
What ancient Silk Road city, famous for Zoroastrianism, is found in Tajikistan?
Penjikent
What UNESCO World Heritage Site is a complex of mausoleums in Tajikistan?
The Historic Center of Shahrisabz
What traditional sport involves riding and archery on horseback?
Buzkashi, a game where riders compete to capture and carry a goat carcass
What famous poet was born in Tajikistan?
Rudaki, known as the "Adam of Poets"
What musical instrument is characteristic of Tajik folk music?
Dutar, a two-stringed lute
What is the national animal of Tajikistan?
Saker falcon
What is the largest lake in Tajikistan?
Sarez Lake, formed by a 1911 earthquake
What percentage of Tajikistan's land is covered by mountains?
Over 90%
What is the official nickname of the Pamir Mountains?
The Roof of the World
What is Tajikistan's nickname for its national flower, the red tulip?
The Fire Tulip
What is the traditional drink served during Navruz, the Tajik New Year?
Sumalak, a sweet malt dish cooked overnight
What is the traditional greeting in Tajik culture?
Assalomu alaykum (Peace be upon you)
What is a popular national sport played with a horse's tail instead of a ball?
Chopkar (Horse Tail Pulling)
What is the name of the national airline of Tajikistan?
Tajik Air
What is the currency code for the Tajikistani somoni?
TJS
What is the estimated population of Tajikistan?
Over 9 million
What is the main export of Tajikistan?
Cotton
What is a traditional Tajik craft known for its geometric patterns?
Suzani embroidery
What is the name of the largest glacier lake in the Pamir Mountains?
Zorkul Lake
What is a popular Tajik festival celebrating water and spring?
Navruz
What is the name of the historical citadel in Hisor, Tajikistan?
Hisor Fortress