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TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia surrounded by Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It’s
known for rugged mountains, popular for hiking and climbing. The Fann Mountains, near the national
capital Dushanbe, have snow-capped peaks that rise over 5,000 meters. The range encompasses the
Iskanderkulsky Nature Refuge, a notable bird habitat named for Iskanderkul, a turquoise lake formed by
glaciers.
Capital: Dushanbe
Inter-ethnic language: Russian
Official language: Tajiki

GOVERNMENT
Legislative Branch
The bicameral Supreme Assembly (Majlisi Oli) includes the 63-seat Assembly of Representatives (Majlisi
namoyandagon), which meets year-round (from November through end of June), and the 33-seat
National Assembly (Majlisi milli), which meets at least twice per year. The bicameral legislature was
introduced in the September 1999 Constitution and prior to that Tajikistan had a unicameral legislature.
Executive Branch
The president, who is directly elected, is both the head of state and the head of government. The
president appoints the prime minister and all the members of the government, without the need of
parliamentary approval.
Judicial Branch
The constitution provides for an independent judiciary. The Supreme Court is the highest court. Other
high courts include the Supreme Economic Court and the Constitutional Court, which decides questions
of constitutionality. The president appoints the judges of these three courts, with the approval of the
legislature. There is also a Military Court. The judges of all courts are appointed to 10-year terms.
TAJIKISTAN TOURIST SPOT
1. The Alauddin Lakes - is a beautiful lake basin with clear and cool waters perfect for swimming. The
area also offers great mountain scenery perfect for a relaxing day.
2. The Fann Mountains - is one of the largest tourist attraction in Tajikistan.
3. Gissar Fort - is a picturesque fortress in the Gissar Valley. The fort is located in a hill with a great
Islamic-style arched doorway, flanked by two round towers.
4. The Ismail Somoni Monument - is one of Dushanbe’s most visible monument to nation-building.
5. The Kulikalon Lakes - is a group of three glacial lakes, or tarns, in the Zeravshan Mountains of south-
western Sughd Province