Economy Flashcards
What are the two main sectors employing the labor force in Tajikistan?
Agriculture and services
Name some important metallic ores found in Tajikistan.
Iron, lead, zinc, antimony, mercury, gold, tin, and tungsten
What are some of the nonmetallic minerals found in Tajikistan?
Common salt, carbonates, fluorite, arsenic, quartz sand, asbestos, and precious stones
What is Tajikistan’s oldest industry?
Coal mining and oil extraction
When did natural gas extraction begin in Tajikistan?
In the mid-1960s
What type of power generation is Tajikistan known for?
Hydroelectric power
What major dam project began construction in 1976 in Tajikistan?
Rogun Dam
Which rivers have major power stations in Tajikistan?
Syr Darya and Vakhsh River
Which station supplements the hydroelectric power stations near Dushanbe?
A thermal station
What happens to Tajikistan’s electricity supply in the summer?
The country has plenty of electricity and is a major exporter
What major crop surpasses all others in Tajikistan’s agriculture?
Cotton
What types of livestock are raised in Tajikistan?
Long-horned cattle, Gissar sheep, and goats
Name some fruits cultivated in Tajikistan.
Apricots, pears, apples, plums, quinces, cherries, pomegranates, figs, and nuts
What would limit agriculture in Tajikistan without extensive irrigation?
The lack of water
What was built by the Soviet government by the end of the 1930s to support agriculture?
The Vakhsh and the Gissar canals
