Remote Sensing Argali Habitat in Tajikistan Mountains

Project in Tajikistan

  • Tajikistan is the poorest country in Central Asia
  • 60% of the population (~8 million in 2013) is dependent on agriculture
  • Total area ~ 52,251 mi2 (New Mexico = 121,590 mi2)
  • Mountainous with >50% of the country is above 9,800 ft
  • Elevmax = 18,000 ft (5,510 m): Highest elevations are located in the eastern region
  • Pasture is 21% of the land use

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