Tajiks who speak the Tajik language (a variety of Persian) are the main ethnic group, although there is a sizable minority of Uzbeks and Russians, whose numbers are declining due to emigration. In 1989, ethnic Russians made up 7.6% of the population. The Pamiris of Badakhshan are considered to belong to the larger group of Tajiks. All citizens of Tajikistan are called Tajiks. The official and vernacular language of Tajikistan is Tajik although Russian is routinely used in business and communication.
Tajikistan Population: 7,995,754 (7 million)
Map Of Tajikistan
