The Pamirs and some of the world’s highest roads. Poor but very hospitable.
For living27/100
For travel60/100
Key facts
Average net salary$200 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$300 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$3
Traveller daily budget$35 /day
Safety7/10
ClimateContinental
Avg summer temperature+35 °C
Avg winter temperature+2 °C
Best time to visitApril, May, June, September, October
Life expectancy71.9
Population10,786,734
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 58 countries
Places worth seeing
- Dousti Square & Somoni Monument: The main square, with a golden crown above the monument.
- National Museum of Tajikistan: From ancient Sogdiana to the present day.
- Hisor Fortress: Fortress gates and madrasas 15 km from the city.
- Varzob Gorge: A mountain river with riverside teahouses an hour away.
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