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News: India and Tajikistan discussed strengthening trade, investment, market access, regulatory cooperation, and business engagement at the 12th Joint Commission meeting.

Key Facts about Tajikistan

Key Facts about Tajikistan
Source – Britannica
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Location
  • It is a landlocked country located in the heart of Central Asia.
Bordered By
  • It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan in the north, China in the east, Afghanistan in the south, and Uzbekistan in the west and northwest.
Capital
  • The capital city of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
Climate
  • Tajikistan has a sharply continental, semi-arid, and subtropical climate that varies drastically depending on altitude.
  • The country features hot summers and cold winters in the lowlands, while the high-altitude Pamir Mountains experience alpine, near-arctic conditions year-round.
Soil Type
  • The soil is generally poor in humus but rich in mineral nutrients.
Terrain
  • More than nine-tenths of the country’s territory is mountainous, and about half of the land lies above 3,000 m.
Mountains
  • Roof of the World: The Pamir Mountains are known as the “Roof of the World” and form a major mountain system in the country.
  • Highest Peak: The Ismoil Somoni Peak is the country’s highest mountain.
Glaciers
  • Fedchenko Glacier is the longest glacier in the world outside the polar regions.
  • It is a defining feature of Tajik National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of the Pamir Mountains.
Major Rivers
  • The major rivers of Tajikistan include the Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Vakhsh, and Kofarnihon rivers.
Lake
  • Important lakes include Lake Karakul, Lake Sarez, and Lake Iskanderkul, which are mainly located in mountainous regions.
Vegetation
  • Grasses, bushes, and shrubs form the dominant natural vegetation of the country.
Flora
  • Wild tulips, almond trees, and several unique mountain plants are found in the Pamir, Zeravshan, and Hissar ranges.
  • Nearly 30% of the flora is endemic or sub-endemic.
Fauna
  • Notable animals include the snow leopard, markhor, Himalayan brown bear, Pamir argali, bearded vulture, deer, jackal, and wild goat.
Communication
  • The 1,250-km Pamir Highway (M41) follows the ancient Silk Route and is the second-highest international road on Earth.
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