Tajikistan

Tajikistan, officially Republic of Tajikistan, is a country in Central Asia, bordering Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. The capital is Dushanbe. Tajikistan is known for its mountainous landscape, with some of the highest peaks in the former Soviet Union. Tajik culture is influenced by a history of Persian, Russian, and Soviet rule, with a strong presence of Sunni Islam. Tajikistan's economy is one of the least developed in Central Asia, primarily based on agriculture and mineral resources, including aluminum and cotton. The country has faced significant challenges after gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, including a civil war in the 1990s. Population of Tajikistan from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 9.1 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 9.3 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 9.5 million inhabitants. Capital (Dushanbe): Population in 2020: About 863,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Dushanbe: 863,000 Khujand: 181,000 Kulob: 105,000 Qurghonteppa: 102,000 Istaravshan: 61,000 Vahdat: 58,000 Konibodom: 55,000 Tursunzoda: 54,000 Isfara: 53,000 Panjakent: 42,000 Administrative Divisions: Tajikistan is divided into 4 regions, 1 autonomous region, and the capital Dushanbe. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately $7.5 billion. 2019: Approximately $8.1 billion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.3%. 2019: Approximately 2.2%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 3.9%. 2019: Approximately 7.8%. 2020: Data not available.