Dushanbe
Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, is a beautiful city of stark contrasts between the old and the new. Old Soviet-era buildings stand adjacent to new massive state buildings and monuments, and there always seems to be a tension between the demolition of the old and the construction of the new.- …has about 543,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 830 metres (2,710 feet)
- Also known as“Gorod Dushanbe”“Душанбе”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Palace of Nations and Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre.
Palace of Nations
The Palace of the Nation is the official residence of the President of Tajikistan.
Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre
Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre, formerly known as the…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Choryakkoron and Chorbogh.
Choryakkoron
Suburb
Choryakkoron is a village and jamoat in Tajikistan.
Chorbogh
Village
Chorbogh is a village and jamoat in Tajikistan. Chorbogh is situated 10 km north of Dushanbe.
Dushanbe
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Latitude
38.5734° or 38° 34′ 24″ north
Longitude
68.7787° or 68° 46′ 44″ east
Open location code
8JCCHQFH+8F
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