Tajikistan

Author: Liu Qiyun
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Tajikistan is the only landlocked highland country in southeastern Central Asia, bordering Xinjiang, China in the east. Over 90% of its territory is mountainous, with more than half of the country's landmass above 3,000 meters in altitude. Agriculture plays a significant role in the economy, with long cotton fiber renowned worldwide. The country is rich in mineral resources, with uranium reserves ranking among the top in the world. Its mining and metallurgy industry, as well as the textile industry, are well-developed.