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About Tajikistan
History
The history of the Tajiks extends well over a 1000 year into the past, though there was never a formal state called Tajikistan until 9 September 1991. Having gained its independence in 1991, Tajikistan experienced a five-year civil war and several changes in government between 1992-1997. ... Since that time, Tajikistan has come a long way in consolidating peace and stability. ... Despite numerous obstacles, Tajikistan has demonstrated a firm commitment to stability and has made substantial progress in peace building. Adopted in 1994, the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan received amendments following a Peoples’ Referendum to ensure the implementation of the General Agreement. ... In September 2001, Tajikistan marked 10 years of independence with celebrations, concerts, national conferences, and speeches from political leaders in Dushanbe and throughout the country.
Geography and Climate
The Republic of Tajikistan is landlocked, located in the southeastern corner of Central Asia, with Kyrgyzstan to the north, Afghanistan to the south, China to the east and Uzbekistan to the west. The total land area is about 143,100 square kilometers, 93 percent of which is covered by mountains. ...
In general, Tajikistan’s climate is continental, subtropical, and semiarid, with some desert areas.
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