National Library of Tajikistan

The National Library of Tajikistan (NLT; Tajik: Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон, КМТ; Russian: Национальная библиотека Таджикистана) located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan is the main library of the country, specializing in preserving cultural heritage of the peoples of the Republic of Tajikistan. While the original library state library in Dushanbe was founded in 1933 and named after Persian author Ferdowsi, the new national library building opened in March, 2012 alongside its new official name. The new nine-story building features 15 reading halls as well as over 20 departments. Access to the library is free to any Tajik citizen with a Passport.

National Library of Tajikistan
Китобхонаи миллии Тоҷикистон
Main building in Dushanbe
38°34′20″N 68°47′18″E
LocationTehron St. 6, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
EstablishedMarch 20, 2012 (2012-03-20)
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Websitenlt.tj
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