Fun facts about Khujand
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Khujand may have been the site of Cyropolis, founded by King Cyrus the Great.
Khujand
Tajikistan
Khujand, sometimes spelled Khodjent and formerly known as Leninabad from 1936 to 1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of its northernmost Sughd province.
From the “History” section
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The city was renamed Leninabad in 1936 in honor of Vladimir Lenin.
Khujand
Tajikistan
Khujand, sometimes spelled Khodjent and formerly known as Leninabad from 1936 to 1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of its northernmost Sughd province.
From the “History” section
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Khujand Airport has regularly scheduled flights to Dushanbe and several cities in Russia.
Khujand
Tajikistan
Khujand, sometimes spelled Khodjent and formerly known as Leninabad from 1936 to 1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of its northernmost Sughd province.
From the “Transportation” section
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The population of Khujand is mainly composed of ethnic Tajiks, making up 84% according to the 2010 census.
Khujand
Tajikistan
Khujand, sometimes spelled Khodjent and formerly known as Leninabad from 1936 to 1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of its northernmost Sughd province.
From the “Demographics” section
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Khujand experiences a temperate semi-arid climate with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers.
Khujand
Tajikistan
Khujand, sometimes spelled Khodjent and formerly known as Leninabad from 1936 to 1991, is the second-largest city of Tajikistan and the capital of its northernmost Sughd province.
From the “Climate” section
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