Sughd Province

This mountainous region spans 25,400 square kilometers, bordered by Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, with the Syr Darya river flowing through its fertile valleys and plains.

The territory once formed part of ancient Sogdiana, a central point along the Silk Road where merchants exchanged goods between China and Mediterranean civilizations.

The province population includes Tajik, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Russian, and Tatar communities, each maintaining their languages, traditions, and customs within the region.

Khujand International Airport connects the region to major cities, while the Sughd Free Economic Zone promotes business development and international trade partnerships.

The region contains deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, coal, granite, marble, gypsum, and quartz, making it a central location for mining operations.

Location: Tajikistan

Inception: December 23, 1970

Capital city: Khujand

Shares border with: Batken Region, Districts under Central Government Jurisdiction, Fergana Region, Namangan Region, Tashkent Region, Sirdaryo Region, Jizzakh Region, Samarqand Region, Qashqadaryo Region, Surxondaryo Region

GPS coordinates: 39.50000,69.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33