Key Facts about Tajikistan

Tajikistan Latest News

The Indian military has wound up its presence at a strategic Ayni  airbase in Tajikistan, after the lapse of a bilateral agreement.

About Tajikistan

• Tajikistan is a landlocked country in the heart of Central Asia.
• Bordering countries: It is bordered with Kyrgyzstan (North), Uzbekistan (West), China (East), and Afghanistan (South).
• It is one of the members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
• Political Structure: It is governed by the President, and the legislative function is assigned to the bicameral parliament

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Geographic Features of Tajikistan

• Terrain: Mountainous region dominated by the Alay Mountains in the north and the Pamirs in the southeast.
• Highest Point: Tajikistan’s highest point is Qullai Ismoili Somoni which peaks at 24,589 ft. (7,495 m).
• Rivers:  It has a dense river network, including the Syr Darya and the Amu Darya.
• Climate: It consists of mid-latitude continental, hot summers, mild winters; semiarid to polar in Pamir Mountains.
• Lakes: Lake Karakul and Iskanderkul 
• Natural resources: Petroleum, Uranium, Mercury, brown coal, lead, zinc, antimony, tungsten, silver, gold etc.
• Capital City: Dushanbe

Source: HT