Tajikstan

Tajikistan is bordered by Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China, with Dushanbe as its capital. The majority of its population is Muslim and speaks Tajik, with Russian also common due to its Soviet past. The country faces economic challenges, with many citizens relying on remittances. It exports aluminum and cotton but is also a transit route for drugs from Afghanistan. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with the Fedchenko Glacier being a notable feature. The climate varies from cold mountainous regions to arid lowlands. The Amu River is a significant water source, historically feeding the Aral Sea.

Which countries border Tajikistan to the north and east?

• China and Afghanistan

• Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

• Afghanistan and Uzbekistan

• Kyrgyzstan and China

What percentage of Tajikistan's population lives on less than $1.25 per day?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

What is a major illegal source of income in Tajikistan?

• Gold smuggling

• Human trafficking

• Drug trade

• Illegal fishing

What is the Fedchenko Glacier known for?

• Being the highest peak in the world

• Being the longest glacier outside the polar regions

• Being the largest river in Central Asia

• Being the hottest desert in the region

Which river forms most of the boundary between Tajikistan and Afghanistan?

• Syr Darya

• Amu River

• Ganges River

• Indus River