|
|
2009 SCO & BRIC Summits > SCO Member States
|
Tajikistan(sectsco.org)
Updated: 2009-06-10 17:28
Tajikistan (The Republic of Tajikistan, RT) is a democratic republic in the southeast of Central Asia, with a population of 7 million and more than 80 ethnic groups, including Tajiks, Uzbeks, Russians, Tatars, and Kyrgyz. Its capital is Dushanbe. The monetary unit is Somoni. The official language is Tajik, while Russian is a language for inter-ethnic dialogue. The head of state is the the President of Republic of Tadjikistan (currently Emomali Rahmon), who is elected every 7 years and cannot be re-elected after two successive terms. The President is also the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The national legislature of the Republic is Majlisi Oli (the Parliament). The executive power is exercised by the Government. With an area of 143,100 sq km, Tajikistan shares borders with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China and Afghanistan. The country has 3 provinces, 45 districts (including 8 districts of republican subordination), and 19 municipalities. The largest cities of the Republic are Dushanbe, Leninabad, Kurgan Tyube, Kulyab. The country generates electricity mainly through hydroelectric power plants. The key industries include nonferrous metallurgy, light and food industries. Its agriculture fetures cotton growing, silk farming, fruit growing and grape growing. In September 1991, Tajikistan adopted its official name - the Republic of Tajikistan.
|
       |
奉新县| 池州市| 花垣县| 内江市| 通河县| 彰武县| 江永县| 汝城县| 镇平县| 香港| 峡江县| 靖安县| 洪洞县| 恩平市| 冀州市| 周口市| 姚安县| 清徐县| 广东省| 忻州市| 井冈山市| 当雄县| 沐川县| 工布江达县| 崇明县| 保山市| 庄河市| 衡水市| 大城县| 台南市| 马龙县| 微山县| 青浦区| 奇台县| 都江堰市| 五华县| 藁城市| 聊城市| 甘肃省| 七台河市| 独山县|
