Dushanbe

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How many people live in Dushanbe?1,228,400 people (as of February 2023)
2. How big is Dushanbe?Not specified in source
3. What is the capital of Dushanbe?Capital and largest city of Tajikistan
4. What language do people speak in Dushanbe?Tajik is the official language; Russian is widely used
5. What is Dushanbe and where is it located?Dushanbe is the capital city of Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia. It sits in the Gissar Valley, surrounded by mountains and at an elevation of about 750–930 meters.
6. Why is Dushanbe surrounded by mountains?The mountains around Dushanbe shape its weather and help make the valley a good place for people to live and grow food.

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