Tajiks are an ethnic group primarily found in Central Asia, particularly in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and parts of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Iran. They speak Tajik, a dialect of Persian, and have a rich cultural heritage that includes literature, music, and traditional crafts. Historically, Tajiks have been known for their contributions to Persian culture and civilization. Their society is characterized by a blend of pre-Islamic, Islamic, and modern influences.
About 45%
Tajiks
Tajiks.
Today's Tajiks are the off-springs of the Ancient Bactrians.
Afghanistan
Northeast and West
Some of the major ethnic groups in Uzbekistan include Uzbeks, Russians, Tajiks, Kazakhs, and Karakalpaks. Uzbeks form the majority of the population, while Russians and Tajiks are significant minority groups.
Pashtuns about 40%. Tajiks about 25%. Hazara about 20%.
The majority of Tajiks are descended from the same ancestors as modern day Iranians. They are Persians, unlike their neighbors most of whom are Turkic. There are some Tajiks who still bear the features of Alexander the Great's invading armies, blue eyes and red hair.
The two main ethnic groups in Afghanistan are the Pashtuns and the Tajiks. Pashtuns form the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan, making up about 42% of the population, while Tajiks are the second-largest ethnic group, representing around 27% of the population.
The people of Iran Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, as well as other communities.
Kazakhstan is part of Turkestan, which also includes Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan (but not Tajikistan, as Tajiks are Persians, not Turkics).