Asia/Central Asia
Tajikistan
Dushanbe
10.5 Mio
143 100 km²
Tajikistani somoni
Landlocked
Russian, Tajik
Historical Events
1929 - Tajikistan becomes a Soviet Republic
Tajikistan was established as a constituent republic of the Soviet Union on December 5.
1991 - Independence Declaration
On September 9, Tajikistan declared itself an independent sovereign state amid the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
1992 - Start of the Civil War
Civil war broke out in Tajikistan, lasting until June 1997.
1997 - End of the Civil War
The civil war in Tajikistan concluded, paving the way for political stability.
1994 - Emomali Rahmon becomes President
Emomali Rahmon has led Tajikistan since 1994, establishing an authoritarian regime.