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The city of Khudzhand within the borders of Tajikistan is the center of the Sughd Province. There are various industrial branches in the city, which was called as Alexandria that formerly meant Far Alexandria. Khudzhand is situated on a high location and a quite harsh climate is effective in the city due to its geographical location. Amount rainfall is generally low in the city center, where summer months are quite hot and dry. The places like Kayrakkum Reservoir, Panjshanbe Market, Somoni Park, Khujand Fortress, Monument to Ismoil Somoni, Masjidi Jami Mosque and Mausoleum of Sheik Muslekheddin are among the architectural works you should see. There are also many small shops selling souvenirs in these places.

In Khudzhand cuisine that stands out with traditional dishes, firstly a dessert called Halwa is served before serving the meals. Lamb, rice dishes, fries and mantı (Turkish type ravioli) are among the important tastes of the city. Every meal is served with turnip juice. The vegetable dishes cooked with sauces also attract a great interest in the city center, where you can taste few varieties of the tastes from the world cuisine. There are no nightclubs in the city of Khudzhand; instead, traditional entertainment types are preferred. Khudzhand Airport constitutes an important part of the transportation network of the city.