Tajikistan economy largely depends on agriculture and animal husbandry. In this context, it can be said that about 2/3rd of the population in Tajikistan is poor; therefore, most of the people of Tajikistan dislocate to Russia in search of an employment.
Initially the
economy of Tajikistan constituted of mining and raw-materials processing. But with the economic collapse of the 1990s (the termination of the Soviet rule and beginning of the Civil War), these aspects of the economy in Tajikistan came to a stand still.
Tajikistan Agriculture
Talking about the economy of Tajikistan, it can be said that in Tajikistan, the low lands specialize in the cultivation of some crops, which are as follows:
- Cotton
- Wheat
- Barley
- Fruits (including wine grapes)
- Mulberry trees.
Tajikistan Livestock Raising
Moreover, the
economy at Tajikistan also constitute of livestock raising. Among the important animals that has been a part of animal husbandry in Tajikistan are:
- Karakul sheep
- Dairy cattle
- Yaks
Due to a rugged terrain, the people of Tajikistan largely depends on the livestock raising. In fact, it is these animals that provides the basic amenities for sustenance.
Industries in Tajikistan
Industries also seems to be an indelible part of the economy of Tajikistan. Some of the main industries of Tajikistan that contribute towards the
economy in Tajikistan are:
- Cotton ginning
- Food processing
- Silk spinning
- Carpet weaving
- Chemical fertilizers
- Textiles
- Cement
- Wine making
The region is also rich in mineral resource. The abundance of minerals found in this region play a vital role in the economy of Tajikistan. Some of the major mineral resources of Tajikistan are:
- Antimony
- Coal
- Silver
- Gold
- Zinc
- Salt
- Uranium
- Mercury
- Tungsten
- Lead
Besides, petroleum and hydro-electric resources also form a major part of
Tajikistan economy. Yet, it is noteworthy that despite of the different elements of the economy working vigorously towards improving the status of economy of Tajikistan; it is really unfortunate that the economy of Tajikistan is still in its nascent state.
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