There are 18 cities in the Republic of Tajikistan, one of which is the capital Dushanbe. This article will reveal all the economic potentials of settlements, as well as give a brief description of them. Thanks to the information presented, students in secondary and high school or college will be able to easily write a report or make a small presentation. The cities of Tajikistan described here play an important role in the state, supporting the economy and developing in the areas of industry.
Dushanbe
Dushanbe is not only the capital, but also the largest center of the country in many respects. Among these, we can distinguish politics, economics, industry, science, culture. The area of the city is 125 km², and the population is more than 802 thousand inhabitants.
Throughout the capital, from north to south, the Varzob River flows. Its water reserves are used throughout Tajikistan. The city of Dushanbe has a subtropical, intracontinental climate. Summer here lasts long and passes with high temperatures, very little rainfall. Winter, accordingly, does not cost long, but with frequent snows and heavy rains. It rains in spring and autumn and there are often thunderstorms. The Tajik capital is characterized by high seismicity. These observations are made by the local seismic station.
Dushanbe is the most developed city in Tajikistan. Among the main areas of industry, the following can be noted: light and food industries, metallurgy, construction materials, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering. These areas of economic development are supported by other cities of Tajikistan.
You can list local attractions for a long time, there are a lot of them in the city. These are cinemas, cultural parks, religious centers. There are also stadiums, educational and scientific institutions, and healthcare facilities. There is a Russian military training ground. In 2004, the United Nations declared the Tajik capital the city of peace, and in 2009 - the center of Islamic culture.
Khujand
The territory of the Republic of Tajikistan is the city of Khujand. Its area is 40 km², and the population is more than 175 thousand inhabitants. Considering the cities of Tajikistan and other points of Central Asia, we can say that Khujand is the oldest in the area. Khujand is the second largest in the country after the capital. It is recognized as an important political, economic, scientific and cultural center. It is located near the Tajik capital - 200 km in the north-east direction. And if this distance is measured by the length of roads, then 300 km. The local attractions include various religious centers, not only Islamic, but also Orthodox. The most famous among tourists is the Khujand fortress.
Kulyab
Another city located in the Republic of Tajikistan is Kulob. It is located at a distance of 203 km in a southeast direction from the capital. In terms of population, Kulyab is the fourth in the republic (102,200 inhabitants). Cities of Tajikistan are always visited by many tourists, but the described one is the most popular. Among all the attractions in this city, places of honor are occupied by the famous mausoleum and historical museum.
Kurgan-tyube
Among the cities of Tajikistan, Kurgan-Tyube also occupies a special place. Translated from the native language into Russian, its name literally means "grave hill." It is located from the Tajik capital at a distance of 100 km in a southerly direction. Located in the valley of the Vakhsh river. The population is about 103 thousand inhabitants. The city of Khujand (Tajikistan) is considered one of the most important points of the state, however, it shares this title together with the Kurgan-Tyube. Of course, Islam is practiced here, but in the past, a Buddhist monastery was located on the territory described.