Khorog

The town of Khorog (Tajik ?????, also transliterated as Khoroq, Khorogh, Khorugh, or Xoroq) is the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region in Tajikistan. It has a population of around 22,000. Khorog is located along the Panj River near the border with Afghanistan.

Facilities

Modern Khorog is one of the poorest areas of Tajikistan, with the charitable Aga Khan Foundation providing almost the only source of cash income. However, the city does have its own university (founded in 1992), twelve schools, and several hospitals.

Related Topics:
Charitable - Aga Khan Foundation - 1992

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Transportation

Khorog is situated along the Pamir Highway, which connects it to the capital city of Dushanbe toward the west, and to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the east and north. The highway is very difficult to pass in both directions, especially during winter and spring. Khorog also has a small airport, which can only accommodate very small capacity airplanes and helicopters.

Related Topics:
Pamir Highway - Dushanbe - Kyrgyzstan

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