Tajikistan is located in Central Asia. Mountains cover 93% of the territory of this country. Here are the mountain systems of the Pamir, Tien Shan and Gissaro-Alai. The highest peaks of Tajikistan - Ismoil Somoni (7495 m high) and Lenin peak (7314 m high) - belong to the Pamir system. And also in this mountainous country there are more than a thousand glaciers. The largest of them is Fedchenko Glacier. Its length is approximately 70 km. In the valleys of the mountains live local people.
The nature of Tajikistan is rich in mountain rivers. There are 950 of them. Many mountain rivers are very steep, which provides the country with significant reserves of hydropower resources.
The climate in Tajikistan is dry. The average temperature varies, depending on the height of the area. In the mountains it is cold in both summer and winter, in the valleys - the climate is more moderate.
The vegetation here is mostly shrubby and grassy. A significant part of the country is covered by deserts and arid steppes. In the south of the country are small thickets of pistachios and walnut forests. In the Pamirs there are high mountain deserts - mountainous areas completely devoid of vegetation.
Animal world
The wildlife of Tajikistan is represented by the most diverse fauna. There are gazelles, hyenas, wolves, hares, porcupines. There are a large number of reptiles: turtles, lizards, snakes. There are dangerous representatives of the animal world, such as cobras, scorpions, spiders. In the mountains you can meet mountain sheep, gazelles, goats, snow leopard and brown bear. Wild boars, deer, jackals, badgers, weasels, ermines are found in Tajikistan.
The mountain rivers of Tajikistan are rich in trout, carp, bream, and other fish.
Of the birds here you can see a golden eagle, a kite, a vulture, vulture, black oelara, magpie, and Oriole. The eagle owl, cuckoo, swan, heron, quail, and many species of tits live here.
Many of the most diverse species of animals, insects, birds and fish are rich in wildlife of Tajikistan. The Air Force, Wildlife, is a series of documentaries that tells viewers only about some of the inhabitants of these places. If you cannot afford to go to Tajikistan and personally observe the species of animals living here, learn about them at least through movies.
Iskanderkul Lake
This is a huge lake with an area of ​​3.5 square meters. km is located in the Fann Mountains at an altitude of 2068 m. Its depth reaches 72 m. For its unusual shape in the form of a triangle with rounded corners, Lake Iskanderkul is called the heart of the Pamir-Alai and Fann Mountains. The lake is surrounded on all sides by mountains, the highest of which is Kirk-Shaitan. The water in Iskanderkul is turquoise.
Many legends tell about the lake. According to one of them, the beloved horse of the famous commander Alexander of Macedon drowned in Iskanderkul. The name Alexander in those days in Asia was pronounced as Iskander. In honor of Macedon, this lake of Tajikistan got its name. And it appeared as a result of an earthquake that caused a collapse in the mountains.
Near Iskanderkul there is a waterfall. They call him Fan Niagara. Water in it falls from a height of 43 m.
The diverse fauna and beautiful picturesque views surprise us in this area with the nature of Tajikistan. Photos that you can bring with you from a trip to Lake Iskanderkul will long remind you of the Fan Mountains and the wonderful mountain country - Tajikistan.
Fedchenko Glacier
This glacier is one of the largest in the world. Its length is 77 km and its width varies from 1.7 to 3.1 km. The thickness of the ice in the middle of the reservoir is 1 km. The glacier moves at a speed of up to 66 cm per day. The area of ​​glaciation is 992 square meters. km Fedchenko Glacier is the largest valley glacier in the world. From this glaciation flows the river Seldara.
The glacier is named after the famous researcher and natural scientist A.P. Fedchenko. His group, on an expedition to the Pamirs back in 1871, discovered Lenin Peak and a huge valley glacier.
Now on the Fedchenko Glacier is the world's highest hydrometeorological observatory. It is located at an altitude of more than 4 km above sea level.
In the basin of the Fedchenko Glacier, there are many high peaks of the Pamirs, which annually attract many climbers from different countries.
Salt Mountain Khoja Mumin
Khoja Mumin is a salt mass in southern Tajikistan. The huge salt mountain in the shape of a dome rises to a height of 900 m. It can be seen for tens of kilometers in the district. The salt that forms the dome is snow-white. When you look at Khoja Mumin, it seems that the mountain is covered in snow. Thicknesses of salt accumulated in this region for more than 20 thousand years, and the mountain itself was formed in the second half of the Mesozoic era. Edible salt has been mined here since ancient times, its reserves are truly huge. They are estimated at 30 billion tons.
The dome of Khoja Mumin is cut with funnels and caves. The caves of this mountain have attracted tourists for many years. For example, “Salt Miracle” is known for the fact that an underground river flows through it. The walls are decorated with unusually beautiful salt crystals. There are salt pillars and springs with clean fresh water. In spring, the peak of Khoja Mumin is covered with a carpet of flowering poppies and tulips.