Tajikistan is a landlocked country located in Central Asia within the Alay and Pamir Mountains. It borders Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, China to the east, and Afghanistan to the south. Tajikistan is known for its electrical power, ancient cultural roots, and high mountains. In fact, the country is nicknamed the “Roof of the World” because of the Pamir Mountains. The capital and largest city of Tajikistan is Dushanbe. Other major cities are Khujand, Kulob, and Bokhtar.