School life
In a Tajikistan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Tajikistan
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalDushanbe
- Population~10 million
- Time zoneAsia/Dushanbe (UTC +5)
- CurrencyTajikistani somoni (TJS)
Tajikistan, with Dushanbe marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Dushanbe
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Tajikistan a bit special.
Pamir Mountains
The Roof of the World - where some of the highest peaks on Earth gather together
Open lesson
Iskanderkul Lake
A dazzling blue mountain lake named after Alexander the Great
Open lesson
Seven Lakes of Marguzor
A staircase of seven lakes, each a different shade of blue and green
Open lesson
Hisor Fortress
An ancient fortress that has watched over Tajikistan for more than 3,000 years
Open lesson
Khorog Botanical Garden
One of the highest botanical gardens on Earth, tucked into the Pamirs
Open lesson
Pamir Highway
The world's second-highest road - a mountain adventure stretching for 1,200 kilometres
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐆
Snow Leopard
The ghost of the mountains - one of Earth's most beautiful and secretive big cats
Open lesson
- 🐂
Pamiri Yak
A shaggy mountain giant that has been a faithful helper to Pamir families for centuries
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Russian
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹTajikistan has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Tajikistan?
Choose Tajikistanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.