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Tajikistan — Tajikistan Time (TJT)
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Major Cities in Tajikistan
📝 Tajikistan Facts, Holidays & Culture
🎓 For Students:
- Known for its Persian cultural heritage and mountain research institutes.
- Top Universities: Tajik National University, Russian-Tajik Slavonic University, Dushanbe Technical University.
- Popular Fields: Engineering, Medicine, Persian Studies, Agriculture, IT.
- Scholarships: Available via government programs and CIS partnerships.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: eVisa available for most nationalities.
- Popular Destinations: Dushanbe, Pamir Highway, Fann Mountains, Khorog, Iskanderkul Lake.
- Best Time to Visit: May–October (ideal weather for mountains & trekking).
- Transportation: Taxis, marshrutkas, domestic flights.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Employer-sponsored work permit required.
- Key Sectors: Construction, Mining, Energy, Education, IT, Agriculture.
- Cost of Living: Affordable compared to Central Asia.
- Business Etiquette: Respectful greetings, hospitality, and maintaining formality are important.
🏞️ Tourism & Heritage:
- Famous Attractions: Fann Mountains, Pamir Highway, Hisor Fortress, Iskanderkul Lake.
- Major Festivals: Navruz, Independence Day, Sada Festival.
- UNESCO Sites: Proto-urban site of Sarazm.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Tajikistani Somoni (TJS).
- Timezone: TJT (UTC+05:00).
- Emergency Numbers: 102 (Police), 103 (Ambulance), 101 (Fire).
- Electricity: 220V, 50Hz; plug types C & F.