Tajikistan is a landlocked country located in Central Asia, covering a land area of about 143,100 square kilometers. It has a population of approximately 10 million people. The country is known for its dramatic mountainous terrain, with over 90% of its landscape covered by mountains, including parts of the Pamir and Alay ranges. Dushanbe is the capital and largest city. Tajikistan has a rich cultural history influenced by Persian, Russian, and Central Asian traditions, and Tajik, a variety of Persian, is the official language. The economy is largely supported by agriculture, remittances, and hydropower, with water resources playing a key role due to its many rivers and lakes.