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Country Name |
Republic of Tajikistan |
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Continent |
Asia |
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Surface area |
143,100 km² |
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Capital |
Dushanbe |
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Population |
8,410,000 |
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Language |
Tajiko |
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Currency |
Somoni |
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Time zone |
+4hrs in relation to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00 992 372 |
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers over 1 year old from at-risk countries or who have transited for more than 12 hours at airports in at-risk countries.
Polio vaccination is mandatory for incoming travellers and those heading to high-risk countries.
Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually through bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, there is an endemic risk of contracting tetanus throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions where sanitation conditions are poor.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travelers at risk of developing severe symptoms or of coming into contact with infected individuals. It is likewise recommended for all travelers under the age of 16 who plan to reside in the country for more than 3 months
Malaria, transmitted by mosquito bites, is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is not yet available, you are advised to take both behavioural and, following medical consultation, pharmacological preventive measures.
Diseases such as Leishmaniasis and Japanese River Typhus are found in Southeast Asia. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to take preventive measures with behavioural prophylaxes.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
A Central Asian state, it borders Kyrgyzstan to the north, China to the east, Afghanistan to the south, and Uzbekistan to the west and northwest.
The terrain is predominantly mountainous, with the eastern region dominated by the highest ranges, rising to over 7,000 meters, gradually decreasing in elevation until reaching the Fergana Valley in the northwest.
The climate is continental, with broad temperature ranges (also dependent on altitude) from a high of 45/50°C in summer to a low of -20°C in winter. Precipitation is generally low.
