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Location
| - It is a landlocked country located in the heart of Central Asia.
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| 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.
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| Capital | - The capital city of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
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| 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.
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Soil Type
| - The soil is generally poor in humus but rich in mineral nutrients.
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Terrain
| - More than nine-tenths of the country’s territory is mountainous, and about half of the land lies above 3,000 m.
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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.
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| 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.
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| Major Rivers | - The major rivers of Tajikistan include the Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Vakhsh, and Kofarnihon rivers.
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| Lake | - Important lakes include Lake Karakul, Lake Sarez, and Lake Iskanderkul, which are mainly located in mountainous regions.
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| Vegetation | - Grasses, bushes, and shrubs form the dominant natural vegetation of the country.
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| 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.
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| Fauna | - Notable animals include the snow leopard, markhor, Himalayan brown bear, Pamir argali, bearded vulture, deer, jackal, and wild goat.
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| 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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