Dushanbe

Name: Dushanbe
Address: Central Asia, Tajikistan

Central Asia, Tajikistan

Tajikistan

People from Dushanbe are called:

Male/General:

Dushanbite

Pronunciation:

/duːˈʃɑːnbeɪ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,201,800 (2024 est.)
Country:: Tajikistan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Persian/Tajik, meaning 'Monday', as it grew around a Monday market. The demonym is 'Dushanbite'.

About Dushanbe

Capital and largest city of Tajikistan.
Located in Gissar Valley at the foot of Pamir Mountains.
Known for parks, Soviet monuments, and the Flagpole Park (once the world's tallest).
Home to National Museum and Rudaki Park.
Developing city with Persian-influenced culture.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Tashkent

350 km northwest

People are called:

Tashkenti

Kabul

450 km south

People are called:

Kabuli

Bishkek

550 km north

People are called:

Bishkekian

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,201,800 (2024 est.)
Country:: Tajikistan
Region:: Central Asia

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