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During the Hellenistic period, Kulob was part of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom.
Kulob
Tajikistan
Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).
From the “History” section
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The city was conquered by the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan.
Kulob
Tajikistan
Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).
From the “History” section
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Kulob was incorporated into the Russian Empire as part of its conquest of Central Asia.
Kulob
Tajikistan
Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).
From the “History” section
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Photo: Maris Teteris · CC BY 3.0
Kulob has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 15.8 °C.
Kulob
Tajikistan
Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).
From the “Geography” section
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Before ca. 2018, Kulob was the seat of Kulob District, covering its outlying rural areas.
Kulob
Tajikistan
Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).
From the “Subdivisions” section
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Photo: Maris Teteris · CC BY 3.0