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News:<\/strong>\u00a0India and Tajikistan discussed strengthening trade, investment, market access, regulatory cooperation, and business engagement at the 12th Joint Commission meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Key Facts about Tajikistan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Aspects<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong>
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  • It is a landlocked<\/strong> country located in the heart of Central Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bordered By<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan in the north<\/strong>, China in the east<\/strong>, Afghanistan in the south<\/strong>, and Uzbekistan in the west and northwest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capital<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • The capital city of Tajikistan is Dushanbe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Climate<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Tajikistan has a sharply continental, semi-arid, and subtropical climate<\/strong> that varies drastically depending on altitude.<\/li>\n
  • The country features hot summers and cold winters<\/strong> in the lowlands<\/strong>, while the high-altitude Pamir Mountains<\/strong> experience alpine, near-arctic conditions year-round.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soil Type<\/strong>
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  • The soil is generally poor in humus<\/strong> but rich in mineral nutrients.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Terrain<\/strong>
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  • More than nine-tenths<\/strong> of the country\u2019s territory is mountainous<\/strong>, and about half<\/strong> of the land lies above 3,000 m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mountains
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  • Roof of the World: <\/strong>The Pamir Mountains<\/strong> are known as the \u201cRoof of the World\u201d and form a major mountain system in the country.<\/li>\n
  • Highest Peak:<\/strong> The Ismoil Somoni Peak<\/strong> is the country\u2019s highest mountain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glaciers<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Fedchenko Glacier<\/strong> is the longest glacier <\/strong>in the world outside the polar regions.<\/li>\n
  • It is a defining feature of Tajik National Park<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Sit<\/strong>e located in the heart of the Pamir Mountains.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Major Rivers<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • The major rivers of Tajikistan include the Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Vakhsh, and Kofarnihon rivers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lake<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Important lakes include Lake Karakul, Lake Sarez, and Lake Iskanderkul,<\/strong> which are mainly located in mountainous regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vegetation<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Grasses, bushes, and shrubs form the dominant <\/strong>natural vegetation of the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flora<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Wild tulips, almond trees,<\/strong> and several unique mountain plants are found in the Pamir, Zeravshan, and Hissar ranges.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Nearly 30% of the flora is endemic or sub-endemic.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fauna<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Notable animals include the snow leopard, markhor, Himalayan brown bear, Pamir argali, bearded vulture, deer, jackal, and wild goat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication<\/strong><\/td>\n\n