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National parks and reserves
TOURISM «Dashti Jum» state Natural Reserve
The state natural reserve «Dashti Jum» was established by
order of the government of Tajik Soviet State in 1983. Located
on the southern slope of Darvoz mountain ridge, the total
area of the reserve constitutes 19.7 hectares. The reserve was
established with a primary purpose to preserve the endangered
species of Markhor wild goats and Central Asian mouflons (wild
rams) from extinction. Shurabad mountain range incorporates
beautiful hills and rocky mountains. The most distinguishing
feature of the place is the diversity of flora and fauna, as well as
unique landscapes. The reserve also serves as the habitat for wild
markhor goats that are rarely found in nature.
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