- RecipesQurutob
Tajikistan claims mainly two national dishes: plov (aka osh), and qurutob. While plov is more famous and is also the national dish of neighboring Uzbekistan, qurutob, a mix of bread and onions in a yogurt sauce (with the occasional extra meat and vegetables), is specifically Tajik.
- CultureTajikistan
Tajikistan, which is located in Central Asia, has a long history that dates back over thousands of years. During this time, the people here have developed a culture that is unique to this country. Today, the population of Tajikistan is over 8.7 million individuals, who live in the metropolitan areas.
- Special SightsSpecial sights
The fascinating natural landscape and colorful history of Tajikistan combine to produce unique and thought-provoking sightseeing for visitors. As much of Tajikistan is very remote and tourist infrastructure is still in its infancy, access to some of the more unusual sights of the nation.
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