GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Pamir Mountains
The Pamir are centred on eastern Tajikistan and adjoining highland borderlands. High plateaus in the east contrast with deeply dissected valleys and major peaks farther west.
Fast Facts
- The Pamir connect with neighbouring Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Kunlun and Tian Shan regions.
- Snowfields and glaciers feed upper Amu Darya tributaries.
- Ismoil Somoni Peak is a major summit in Tajikistan.
Connected lessons
- Pamir MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Hindu KushRelated places
- Tian ShanRelated places
- Kunlun MountainsRelated places
- Amu DaryaRelated places
- Aral SeaRelated places
- Taklamakan DesertRelated places