Trivia in Tajikistan

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Asia / Central Asia

National symbols

Flag: Horizontal tricolor flag of red, white, and green. Golden crown and seven stars on central white band symbolize national sovereignty and unity, with stars representing happiness and prosperity.

Tajikistan Flag

Emblem: Circular coat of arms featuring mountains and rising sun as backdrop, crown and book, surrounded by cotton and wheat sheaves.

Tajikistan Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Tajikistan's 'Tojik' said to mean 'crown'
  • 93% of territory mountainous with average elevation around 3,000m
  • World's longest Fedchenko Glacier (approximately 77km) in Pamirs
  • Home to Nurek Dam, one of world's highest dams (over 300m)
  • Only Persian-speaking nation among former Soviet states
  • Pamir Highway called world's second-highest international road
  • Hand-made yogurt dried into 'kurt' portable food popular
  • Stamp collector series depicting cotton and mountains popular
  • Capital name Dushanbe means 'Monday market' in Persian
  • Colorful hand-woven 'Atlas' cloth essential for wedding attire

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