Map of Tajikistan

Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by four countries:

1. North – Kyrgyzstan
2. West – Uzbekistan
3. South – Afghanistan
4. East – China

Geographical Coordinates

• Latitude: Between 36°40′ and 41°05′ North
• Longitude: Between 67°31′ and 75°14′ East

Size & Terrain

• Total Area: 143,100 km² (55,300 mi²)
• Terrain: Mostly mountainous (over 90% of the country is covered by mountains)
• Major Mountain Ranges:
  • Pamir Mountains (East)
  • Zeravshan Range (Northwest)
  • Gissar Range (West)
• Highest Peak: Ismoil Somoni Peak (7,495 m or 24,590 ft)

Rivers & Lakes

• Major Rivers:
  • Amu Darya
  • Syr Darya
  • Panj River
  • Vakhsh River
  • Zeravshan River
• Notable Lakes:
  • Karakul Lake
  • Iskanderkul
  • Sarez Lake

Climate

• Continental to Semi-Arid
• Hot summers in valleys, cold winters in mountains
• Annual rainfall varies: More in mountains, less in lowlands

Geopolitical Importance

• Located along the ancient Silk Road trade route
• Shares a long, rugged border with Afghanistan (1,357 km), making it geopolitically sensitive
• Strategic connections to China via the Kulma Pass