The Nurek Dam on the Vakhsh River in Tajikistan is the world’s second tallest human-made dam.
Tajikistan has the world’s longest glacier outside the polar regions known as the Fedchenko Glacier. The Glacier covers 270 square miles (700 square km) and extends for a distance of 48 miles (77 km).
Tajikistan is in Central Asia, with a population of 9 million people. Its capital is Dushanbe, and their currency is Somoni (TJS). The official language in Tajikistan is Tajik.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- International Women’s Day (Mar 8)
- Navruz (Mar 21)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Victory Day (May 9)
- Ramadan Khait (Date varies)
- National Unity Day (Jun 27)
- Kurban Bairam (Date varies)
- Independence Day (Sep 9)
- Constitution Day (Nov 6)
It has 2 world heritage sites:
It also has 1 national park:
Want to learn more? Check out Tajikistan’s tourism website!
Also check out the National Museum of Tajikistan.
Fun activities to do
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