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Neighboring Countries of Tajikistan

Q: Which is the longest border of Tajikistan?

The longest land border of Tajikistan is with Afghanistan (1,357 km); the shortest is with China (477 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Tajikistan?

The land borders of Tajikistan total 4,130 km. By number of neighbours Tajikistan ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Tajikistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Afghanistan (1,357 km), Uzbekistan (1,312 km), Kyrgyzstan (984 km) and China (477 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

4,130 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

144,100

Area in km²

Tajikistan
Neighbouring countries
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Countries bordering Tajikistan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Tajikistan citizens
Afghanistan	1,357 km	Kabul	Visa required
Uzbekistan	1,312 km	Tashkent	Visa-free · 30 days
Kyrgyzstan	984 km	Bishkek	Visa-free
China	477 km	Beijing	Visa required

Afghanistan accounts for 33% of Tajikistan's 4,130 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Tajikistan

Location

Central Asia, west of China, south of Kyrgyzstan

Area

144,100 km² — slightly smaller than Wisconsin

Terrain

Mountainous region dominated by the Alay Mountains in the north and the Pamirs in the southeast; western Fergana Valley in north, Kofirnihon and Vakhsh Valleys in southwest

Climate

Mid-latitude continental, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid to polar in Pamir Mountains

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Qullai Somoniyon 7,495 m. Lowest: Syr Darya (Sirdaryo) 300 m. Mean elevation: 3186 m.

Natural resources

Hydropower, some petroleum, uranium, mercury, brown coal, lead, zinc, antimony, tungsten, silver, gold

Natural hazards

Earthquakes; floods

Good to know

Landlocked; highest point, Qullai Ismoili Somoni (formerly Communism Peak), was the tallest mountain in the former USSR

Neighbours of Tajikistan's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Tajikistan

How many countries border Tajikistan?

Tajikistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Afghanistan (1,357 km), Uzbekistan (1,312 km), Kyrgyzstan (984 km) and China (477 km).

Which is the longest border of Tajikistan?

The longest land border of Tajikistan is with Afghanistan (1,357 km); the shortest is with China (477 km).

Is Tajikistan landlocked?

Yes. Tajikistan has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China.

How long are the land borders of Tajikistan?

The land borders of Tajikistan total 4,130 km. By number of neighbours Tajikistan ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Tajikistan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Tajikistan citizens can visit 2 of 4 neighbouring countries visa-free: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

What is the highest point of Tajikistan?

Qullai Somoniyon 7,495 m. The lowest point is Syr Darya (Sirdaryo) 300 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).