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10.5M#90
143.1K km²#94
Central Asia
Tajikistani somoni
$14.2B USD#185
Lower middle income
Landlocked
Russian, Tajik
HISTORIC TIMELINE
1929Tajikistan becomes a Soviet Republic
Tajikistan was established as a constituent republic of the Soviet Union on December 5.
1991Independence Declaration
On September 9, Tajikistan declared itself an independent sovereign state amid the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
1992Start of the Civil War
Civil war broke out in Tajikistan, lasting until June 1997.
1997End of the Civil War
The civil war in Tajikistan concluded, paving the way for political stability.
1994Emomali Rahmon becomes President
Emomali Rahmon has led Tajikistan since 1994, establishing an authoritarian regime.