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    Tajikistan

    Tajikistan at a glance

    Capital city

    Dushanbe

    Population

    10.6 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $650/month (Local Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 5/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.32/5 — rank 92/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Russian, Tajik

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    People & culture

    The culture is deeply rooted in Persian heritage, emphasizing legendary hospitality where guests are treated with the utmost reverence. You will find a society that values community and tradition, often centered around shared meals of fresh flatbread and savory pilaf.