Tajikistan

General country information

Country name: Tajikistan

Population: Total population (2003 est.) is around 6.25 million with ethnic groups: Tajik 67%, Uzbek 23%, Russian 3.5%, other 6.5%.

Area: 147 000 km2

Capital: Dushanbe

System of Government: Presidential system

Head of the Government: The President

Science Minister: Ilolov M.- the President of the Academy of Sciences

Parliament: Parliament (Supreme Assembly, or Majlisi Oli) consists of the Assembly of Representatives (lower chamber), or Majlisi Namoyandagon (63 seats: members are elected by popular vote to serve 5-year terms) and the National Assembly (upper chamber), or Majlici Milli (33 seats: 25 members are selected by local deputies, 8 appointed by the president: all serve 5-year terms). Executive power rests with the Council of Ministers appointed by the president and approved by the parliament.   

Administrative structure: The President of the Republic is the head of state, elected by popular vote for a seven-year term, can initiate constitutional amendments, appoint and dismiss the government, dissolve the parliament, call referenda at his discretion, and appoint administrative heads of regions and cities. Last elections were held on 6 November 2006.

Geography: Tajikistan is located between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to the North and West, Afghanistan to the South, and Chine to the East with an area of 143,100 km2. Above 90% of Tajikistan is mountains with nearly 50% of territory above 3,000 m including parts o the Kunlun, Himalayan, Tien-Shan and Pamir Ranges. Earthquakes of varying degrees are frequent. The massive mountain ranges are cut by hundreds of canyons and gorges at the bottom of which streams run. Flooding sometimes occurs during the annual spring thaw. Tajikistan’s climate varies depending on the altitude. The summers are hot and dry.

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  Research Structure

  On this page, incrEAST provides an overview of the research and technology potential of Tajikistan.
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  Research Policy

  In this section, incrEAST offers information on national research policies, structures, programmes and organisations in Tajikistan.
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  Co-operation

  incrEAST provides information about the scope and objectives of international co-operation in research, science and technology between Tajikistan and EECA countries, EU Member States and associated countries as well as about further opportunities for enhanced networking.
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  Tajikistan: Current Information

  The information platform incrEAST has the aim of informing users about events, activities and publications in Tajikistan.
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  Tajikistan: Links/References

  This page provides an overview of links and references regarding Tajikistan.
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