A former Soviet republic, Tajikistan is located in the foothills of one of the highest mountain systems in the world. The Pamir and Fan Mountains occupy the absolute majority of the country's territory, and only seven percent of its area are located in valleys. The administrative-territorial division of the republic is somewhat different from other countries. There are two regions of Tajikistan - Sughd in the north and Khatlon in the south-west. The east and southeast of the country is occupied by the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, and 13 districts of republican subordination are located in the center. 17 cities of the country are also territorial entities, including the capital Dushanbe.
Autonomy on the roof of the world
The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan occupies almost half of the country's territory, and remarkable geographical and natural objects are located on its territory. The city of Khorog, the administrative center of the region, borders Afghanistan, and on its eastern outskirts there is a mountain botanical garden, second in height above sea level only to a similar one in Nepal. His collection contains more than four thousand plants from different parts of the world.
The main natural attraction of this autonomous region of Tajikistan is the Ismoil Somoni peak, which was called the peak of Communism in former times. This mountain peak was the highest in the USSR, and many climbers of the planet tried to conquer it 7495 meters before and are trying today. With the formation of a sovereign state, the legendary peak was named after the founder of the first Tajik state.
Silk empire
Part of the fertile lands of the Fergana Valley is occupied by the territory of the Sughd region of Tajikistan. This area has a long tradition of silk production. The first threads were obtained by local residents one and a half thousand years ago, and since then silk fabrics have been the main product of the enterprises of the Sughd region. This region of Tajikistan is famous for its carpets, which are made from both woolen and silk threads. You can buy products from local craftsmen at oriental bazaars in every city in the country.
To Khatlon on the mud
The Khatlon region of Tajikistan is famous for karakul salmon, from which weightless and beautiful fur coats and hats are made, and the resort area Tanobchi-Kyzylsu. The region is rich in curative mud, healing many diseases of bones and joints, and therefore fans of balneological treatment methods come here.
