HELLO EVERYBODY!!!

My name is

RAHIMJON

I am Exchange StudentI passed the I Future Leaders

Exchange “FLEX” exam and came to the United States of America

Every year 2500 exchange student come with this program to High Schools of USA.

This program chooses the students from the countries that were previously in the Soviet Union.

I come from the “Land of the Tajiks”

TAJIKISTAN

Geographical Position

Tajikistan

Geographical Position

National Flag

Independence and the land itself

country's purity and the cotton industry

Tajikistan's agriculture

Population : 7 million (UN, 2008)

Capital : Dushanbe

Area: 143,100 sq km (55,251 sq miles)

Major languages : Tajik, Uzbek, Russian

Life expectancy : 64 years (men) 69 years (women)

POLITICSIndependence : September 9 , 1991 (From Soviet Union)

Government Type: Republic.Holds elections for the President and Parliament

Head of State: President Emomali RAHMON

Currency : Somoni, diram

RELIGION

Main religion –ISLAMTo declare that god is greatMaintain Ramadan FastPray 5 times per day in MOSQUES (Islamic Church)Tithe to the poorPilgrimage to MeccaMuslims believe in: AllahMuslims read: QURAN

Quran - is the book of guidance and direction for Muslims

Quran the holy book of Islam similar to the Bible and the TorahThe Quran is always written by ArabicTo show respect for the Quran, you must have clean hands, and hold the book carefully

Mountains in Tajikistan

Lakes & Rivers

HYDRO POWER STATIONS

Factories & Industry

Domestic animals

HISTORICAL PLACES

HOLIDAYS Navruz-Is celebrated every year from the 21st till 22nd of March

-Symbolizes the coming of spring

-From this day the day and night become equal

-From this day people begin their work in farms

Independence Day

-September 9 , 1991

-Big celebration with a parade

MY CITY “KULOB”

Dress

Interesting Fact

Tajiks normally sit on thin mattresses (korpacha) on the floor around a large tablecloth laden with food (dastarkhan).

Tajik tradition dictates that a visitor is a guest for three days, after which they become a member of the family, with their own share of household chores!

Gold teeth

During FOODTajikistan food presents a wonderful blend of exquisite dishes with lovely fruits and vegetables, especially in the summer.

It is our tradition not to make noise during mealtime asking questions and talking so much.

When the whole family is gathering at the table the oldest member of the family begins reception of the food and then the others.

After the reception of the food the oldest member of the family says the praying “Omin” and only then the family members can leave the tableMost of Tajik people eat with fingers.They usually eat the (non) bread

The Traditional MealThe Best Tajik “Plov”

GesturesThe people sit cross-legged on the floorUse entire hand to motion directionRespect is shown by looking down while

speaking to someonePeople usually pass items with the right

handThe left hand placed on the heart or

supporting the right arm

Sports

-hill walking-goat grabbing-mountain climbing-Football is a popular sport.The Tajikistan National Football Team competes in the FIFA and AFC leagues

ANY QUESTIONS?

Thanks for your

attention!!!