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Bandra Worli Sea Link

The eternal monument to love, the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link in Mumbai figure among the Top 10 TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice awards of 2018 for most visited and popular tourist landmarks, it was announced here on Tuesday.

The other top Indian monuments in the list of awards include: Amber Fort in Jaipur, Golden Temple of Amritsar, the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi, Agra Fort, and Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.

The award winners were decided using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for landmarks worldwide over a 12-month period.

This year's TripAdvisor awards recognize 759 monuments spread in 68 countries globally, said the company's Country Manager Nikhil Ganju.

"India's landmarks as as diverse at its heritage and are among some of the most iconic structures in the world. The list presents fantastic gems ranging from poignant memorials to sheer architectural marvels that are great options for travelers," he added.

Mumbai's sole entry to the list, the RGBWSL is one of its most prominent modern landmarks and an infrastructure marvel of a cable-stayed bridge cutting through the Arabian Sea to connect Bandra with Worli.

The top 10 Travellers Choice Landmarks of Asia include: Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple in India, Wat Pho or Temple of Reclining Buddha in Thailand, Mutianyu Great Wall of China, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine of Japan, Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar, Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam.

Similarly, the Top 10 landmarks worldwide are: Angkor Wat, Plaza de Espana in Spain, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in UAE, St. Peters Basilica of The Vatican, Mesquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, Taj Mahal, Duomo di Milano in Italy, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge both in US, and the Parliament of Hungary.

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Tajikistan needs to step up its fight against corruption and turn political declarations of commitment into action, says a new OECD report.

Internet Speed in Tajikistan decreased to 2588.66 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 3469.36 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Tajikistan averaged 1421.42 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 4925.39 KBps in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of 124.13 KBps in the second quarter of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for TajikistanInternet Speed.

IP Addresses in Tajikistan increased to 9376 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 9115 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Tajikistan averaged 7428.31 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 12828 IP in the first quarter of 2015 and a record low of 1901 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for TajikistanIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Tajikistan decreased to 26.18 mm in December from 66.64 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Tajikistan averaged 39.71 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 164.03 mm in March of 1953 and a record low of 0.10 mm in September of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Tajikistan Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Tajikistan decreased to -5.95 celsius in December from -1.88 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Tajikistan averaged 4.01 celsius from 1833 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 19.36 celsius in July of 1944 and a record low of -16.47 celsius in January of 1934. This page includes a chart with historical data for Tajikistan Average Temperature.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Tajikistan stands at 25 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Social Security Rate For Companies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Employees in Tajikistan stands at 1 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Social Security Rate For Employees - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate in Tajikistan stands at 26 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Social Security Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Men in Tajikistan remained unchanged at 63 in 2018 from 63 in 2017. Retirement Age Men in Tajikistan averaged 62.55 from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 63 in 2003 and a record low of 60 in 2000. This page provides - Tajikistan Retirement Age Men- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Women in Tajikistan remained unchanged at 58 in 2018 from 58 in 2017. Retirement Age Women in Tajikistan averaged 57.55 from 1999 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 58 in 2003 and a record low of 55 in 2000. This page provides - Tajikistan Retirement Age Women- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tajikistan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Government Budget in Tajikistan averaged -2.73 percent of GDP from 1994 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1.20 percent of GDP in 2012 and a record low of -10.07 percent of GDP in 1994. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Tajikistan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tajikistan recorded a Current Account deficit of 4.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Tajikistan averaged -6.77 percent from 1992 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1.80 percent in 2017 and a record low of -30.50 percent in 1993. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Tajikistan Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tajikistan recorded a government debt equivalent to 47.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Tajikistan averaged 54.92 percent from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 111.40 percent in 2000 and a record low of 27.50 percent in 2014. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Tajikistan Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Tajikistan decreased to 12873.83 TJS Million in 2018 from 12985 TJS Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Tajikistan averaged 4868.46 TJS Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 22234 TJS Million in 2016 and a record low of 25.60 TJS Million in 1995. This page provides - Tajikistan Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Tajikistan increased to 6677.87 TJS Million in 2018 from 5999.10 TJS Million in 2017. GDP From Construction in Tajikistan averaged 1982.92 TJS Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6677.87 TJS Million in 2018 and a record low of 2.20 TJS Million in 1995. This page provides - Tajikistan Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Tajikistan was last recorded at 1073 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Tajikistan is equivalent to 8 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Tajikistan averaged 800.30 USD from 1985 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1459 USD in 1988 and a record low of 366.90 USD in 1996. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Tajikistan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Tajikistan was last recorded at 3061.10 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Tajikistan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 17 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Tajikistan averaged 2000.91 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3661.30 USD in 1990 and a record low of 1046.80 USD in 1996. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Tajikistan GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tajikistan scored 52.40 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Tajikistan averaged 15.84 Points from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 52.74 Points in 2017 and a record low of 3.36 Points in 2008. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tajikistan is the 104 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Tajikistan averaged 103.83 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 122 in 2010 and a record low of 80 in 2016. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP From Transport in Tajikistan increased to 7435 TJS Million in 2018 from 6781 TJS Million in 2017. GDP From Transport in Tajikistan averaged 2404.86 TJS Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7435 TJS Million in 2018 and a record low of 3.10 TJS Million in 1995. This page provides - Tajikistan Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Tajikistan remained unchanged at 22.33 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 22.33 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Tajikistan averaged 5.58 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22.33 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 0 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2002. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Tajikistan Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tajikistan is ranked 106 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Tajikistan improved to 106 in 2019 from 126 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Tajikistan averaged 137.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 164 in 2008 and a record low of 106 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Tajikistan.

Terrorism Index in Tajikistan increased to 3.95 in 2018 from 2.23 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Tajikistan averaged 1.96 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.95 in 2018 and a record low of 0.22 in 2009. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Military Expenditure in Tajikistan increased to 79.70 USD Million in 2015 from 74 USD Million in 2014. Military Expenditure in Tajikistan averaged 40.43 USD Million from 1992 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 123.40 USD Million in 1993 and a record low of 11.30 USD Million in 1995.

GDP From Manufacturing in Tajikistan increased to 11858.50 TJS Million in 2018 from 10526.20 TJS Million in 2017. GDP From Manufacturing in Tajikistan averaged 3313.50 TJS Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 11858.50 TJS Million in 2018 and a record low of 23.80 TJS Million in 1995. This page provides - Tajikistan Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Tajikistan increased to 12732.80 TJS Million in 2018 from 8389 TJS Million in 2017. GDP From Services in Tajikistan averaged 3034.79 TJS Million from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12732.80 TJS Million in 2018 and a record low of 6.10 TJS Million in 1995. This page provides - Tajikistan Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Tajikistan increased to 75968.90 TJS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 74204.10 TJS Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Tajikistan averaged 12231.77 TJS Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 75968.90 TJS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 76.23 TJS Million in the first quarter of 2000. This page provides - Tajikistan GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Tajikistan increased to 2924.20 USD Million in 2018 from 2879 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Tajikistan averaged 1666.77 USD Million from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2924.20 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 866.30 USD Million in 2006. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan External Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Tajikistan decreased to 110.70 USD Million in November from 193 USD Million in October of 2019. Exports in Tajikistan averaged 88.52 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 291.80 USD Million in September of 2017 and a record low of 35.10 USD Million in October of 2014. In Tajikistan, aluminium and cotton account for over 75 percent of exports. Electricity is the third most important export, a by-product of the country’s hydroelectric dams. Tajikistan’s main export partners are China, Turkey, Russia, Iran and Afghanistan. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in Tajikistan decreased to 295.40 USD Million in November from 312.40 USD Million in October of 2019. Imports in Tajikistan averaged 205.62 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 612.30 USD Million in May of 2014 and a record low of 33.26 USD Million in October of 2001. Tajikistan mainly imports alumina for aluminium production, energy (electricity, natural gas, petroleum and petroleum products), consumer and capital goods, grain and flour.Tajikistan’s main import partners are Russia, Kazakhstan, the European Union, China and Ukraine. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tajikistan recorded a trade deficit of 184.70 USD Million in November of 2019. Balance of Trade in Tajikistan averaged -117.10 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 77.10 USD Million in September of 2017 and a record low of -477 USD Million in May of 2014. Tajikistan is one of the low-income Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members with the highest degree of trade openness. The country is dependent on the export of aluminium and cotton (around 75 percent of total exports). Tajikistan mostly imports petroleum products and energy, inputs for aluminium production, consumer and capital goods, grain and flour. Tajikistan’s main trading partners are Russia, China, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Iran. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages In Manufacturing in Tajikistan increased to 1574.14 TJS/Month in December from 1540.18 TJS/Month in November of 2019. Wages In Manufacturing in Tajikistan averaged 992.53 TJS/Month from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1574.14 TJS/Month in December of 2019 and a record low of 397.19 TJS/Month in January of 2011. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Wages In Manufacturing - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tajikistan scored 25 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Tajikistan averaged 22.06 Points from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26 Points in 2015 and a record low of 18 Points in 2003. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tajikistan is the 153 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Tajikistan averaged 148.47 from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 161 in 2017 and a record low of 124 in 2003. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Tajikistan remained unchanged at 2.10 percent in November from 2.10 percent in October of 2019. Unemployment Rate in Tajikistan averaged 2.40 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.13 percent in January of 2000 and a record low of 2 percent in December of 2004. In Tajikistan, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Tajikistan Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Tajikistan increased to 20568.60 TJS Million in November from 18697.10 TJS Million in October of 2019. Government Revenues in Tajikistan averaged 3931.06 TJS Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 20568.60 TJS Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 9.10 TJS Million in January of 2000. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Government Revenues - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Tajikistan recorded a government budget deficit of 283.40 TJS Million in November of 2019. Government Budget Value in Tajikistan averaged 159.06 TJS Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 825.70 TJS Million in May of 2018 and a record low of -1156.40 TJS Million in July of 2019. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Tajikistan expanded 7.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Tajikistan averaged 4.56 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 and a record low of -32.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 1992. Tajikistan is a landlocked ex-soviet republic which due to a prolonged civil war started enacting market reforms later than most Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) members. Tajikistan’s main problems arise from high levels of human and physical capital underutilization and corruption. A significant portion of Tajikistan citizens work abroad, benefitting the country through remittances. Aluminium production, cotton production and hydropower are the most important industries in Tajikistan. This page provides - Tajikistan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Tajikistan stands at 18 percent. In Tajikistan, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Tajikistan. This page provides - Tajikistan Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Tajikistan stands at 13 percent. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Personal Income Tax Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in Tajikistan increased 13.60 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Tajikistan averaged 8.48 percent from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22.60 percent in January of 2017 and a record low of -16.10 percent in January of 2008. In Tajikistan, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page provides the latest reported value for - Tajikistan Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.