Tajikistan

Tajikistan

Capital: Dushanbe
Population: 6,213,000
Languages: Tajik, Arabic, Russian
Religions: Muslim, Russian Orthodox
Government: Republic
Currency: Russian ruble
Exports: aluminum, cotton, textiles, mineral processing
Area: 143,100 sq. km.
Features: Mt. Communism in the Alay Mountains at 24,590ft is the high point. The Pamir River follows the Afghani border. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}