Talk:Tajikistan

"controversy surrounds the name"

this is unsubstantiated. Just because non-Tajiks live in Tajikistan, and Tajiks live outside Tajikistan, doesn't mean the name is problematic or "controversial". England is "the land of the English", and I have never heard that the name is controversial just because lots of non-English live in England, or lots of English do not. --dab (𒁳) 07:52, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

Tajikistan cedes land to China

"Tajikistan cedes land to China" on BBC

I think this must be added in the article. Can someone with a good knowledge about Tajikistan's history do it?Nicob1984 (talk) 21:03, 17 January 2011 (UTC)

I agree, I was thinking the geography section needs to be updated. Charizardpal (talk) 12:44, 18 January 2011 (UTC)

New paragraph

"Recent Politics

Recent politics in the region has been marked by the lasting influence of a prominent regal family, the MacKoev dynasty, who have governed rural Tajikistan since the Persian Empire fell. The family’s rule has recently been brought into disrepute, however, as the last great bastion of freedom, philosopher, and political idealist in modern Tajikistan, H.R.H. Dilshod M., the Royal Prince, has been linked to major smuggling cartels in Afghanistan, through his family owned cotton networks and trading links (Fox News Report, 2010). BBC World News 2009 reported the leader was further embroiled in scandal when he was discovered leaving one of Prime Minister Berlusconi’s infamous parties, in Milan, with a group of woman he described as “my sisters”. And this has lead to the development of the widely circulated 'Berlusconi-oev' name. According to research carried out by International Affairs Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science, his political forethoughts are now regarded as the forbearers and cornerstones of modern Tajik life. They note, the people of Tajikistan will look back and say that he was a man ahead of his time. Arguably, he remains a man of dubious character."

By User:Dm86

I removed it because:

• It does not give inline references
• It was at the wrong place in the article (should be under politics)
• I did not understand the relevance of this. I am not Tajik, but Wikipedia is an encyclopedia for everyone, so the relevance of each paragraph must be clear to everyone. How is Dilshod related to the current government?

Nico (talk) 14:56, 22 February 2011 (UTC)

Infobox

Can please anyone explain what is the relation between the Independence from Soviet Union and the Establishment of the Samanid Empire, as stated in the Infobox?

Thanks, Alex2006 (talk) 09:38, 19 April 2011 (UTC)

New Map

Hello all, I posted a new map, it's better quality and shows Tajikistan in centre. If there are any complaints or suggestions please voice them here. MosMusy (talk) 15:21, 20 April 2011 (UTC)

Area

OK... listed in the infobar in the area section is Tajikistan's position in relation to the rest of the world area-wise; it lists it as the 102nd largest country. However, clicking the link shows Tajikistan moved up to 96th. Normally I let these pass as they are mostly only a few very small differences that can be attributed to the classifaction of a country etc. (eg. Hong Kong? Greenland?) - Tajikistan's population, for example, is one out compared to the ranking page. However, six is rather a lot. Any thoughts as to which one to trust and therefore which one to edit? LacsiraxAriscal (talk) 17:09, 9 September 2011 (UTC)