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Pamir Mountains Overview
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- Geography and Climate
- Pamir Mountains are highest region of Tajikistan, reaching 7,495 meters
- Region features Fedchenko glacier, longest outside polar circles at 77 km
- Continental climate with cold winters (November-March) and mild summers (May-September)
- Limited vegetation, mainly shrubs and grasses in western valleys
- Natural Features
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013
- Lake Sarez formed in 1911, world's tallest dam at 567 meters
- Karakul Lake, Central Asia's largest, located in meteorite crater
- Eastern part reaches 4,000 meters altitude with barren landscape
- History and Culture
- Region dates back thousands of years as ancient trading center
- Divided between Afghanistan and Russia in 1925
- Civil war between Pamiris and government ended in 1997
- Population of 230,000 people, mainly in western and southwestern regions
- Trekking
- Only accessible via M41 highway, second highest international road
- Best trekking season July to September
- Altitude trekking possible between 4,000-5,000 meters
- Remote location requires significant effort to reach