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Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan, derives its name from the Tajik word for "Monday." The name originates from the village's historical Monday market, which was a defining feature of the area in its early days.
Today, it's a growing city where Soviet-era buildings meet modern glass towers. Wide parks, national monuments, and tree-lined boulevards give the city a relaxed, welcoming feel, The Caspian Post reports citing CGTN.
You'll find culture everywhere - from the grand National Library to museums full of local history, and theaters still drawing in crowds.
Locals call it "a small city with a big heart." If you ever visit this "Monday City," where would you start exploring?
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