Geography & Borders
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
Dushanbe
What percentage of Tajikistan’s GDP comes from remittances?
Over 30%
Name one of Tajikistan’s top mineral resources.
Gold, silver, uranium, lapis lazuli, etc.
What is the largest ethnic group in Tajikistan, making up about 85% of the population?
Tajiks
Which ancient trade route is Tajikistan part of?
The Great Silk Road
Which country borders Tajikistan to the east?
china
Why is Tajikistan’s economy vulnerable due to remittances?
It depends heavily on foreign workers (e.g., in Russia) and external policies.
What is the name of the world’s tallest dam under construction in Tajikistan?
Rogun Dam
Which ethnic group in Tajikistan follows Ismaili Islam and lives in the Pamir Mountains?
Pamiris
What is the name of the second-highest international highway in the world, located in Tajikistan?
Pamir Highway
What percentage of Tajikistan’s land is mountainous?
9
What is the youth unemployment rate in Tajikistan (ages 15-24)?
19.5% (female), 16.9% (male), 13.2% (total)
Which international project aims to improve electricity supply in Central Asia?
CASA-1000
What language do most Uzbeks in Tajikistan speak, in addition to their native Uzbek?
Tajik
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tajikistan is an ancient settlement?
Sarazm
Which autonomous region in Tajikistan is home to the Pamir Mountains?
Gorno-Badakhshan
Name one solution to reduce Tajikistan’s dependence on remittances.
Diversify the economy (e.g., tourism, agriculture, textiles) / Support small businesses.
What is Tajikistan’s largest potential energy resource?
Hydropower
Which region of Tajikistan is home to the Kyrgyz minority, known for their nomadic traditions?
Murghab (Gorno-Badakhshan)
What percentage of Tajikistan’s GDP comes from tourism?
~2.8%
Name the lake in Tajikistan known as "The Sleeping Dragon."
Sarez
What is the main cause of Tajikistan’s energy shortages in winter?
Answer: Outdated infrastructure and reliance on hydropower.
Which river is a key source of hydroelectric power in Tajikistan?
Vakhsh River
What is the main religion of the Russian minority in Tajikistan?
Orthodox Christianity
How many foreign tourists visited Tajikistan in 2022?
~1 million