states: [tajikistan]
category: natural
year: 2013
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 38.7650000000, 72.3052777778
Tajik National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tajikistan, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The park features dramatic mountain landscapes, including some of the highest peaks in Central Asia, alongside pristine lakes, rivers, and glaciers. It serves as a critical habitat for rare species like the snow leopard and Marco Polo sheep, making it a vital conservation area. This protected region also holds cultural significance, with ancient archaeological sites and traditional nomadic heritage adding to its global value.
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