Tigrovaya Balka
Tajikistan, Khatlon Region
About Tigrovaya Balka
Tigrovaya Balka is the oldest nature reserve in Tajikistan and Central Asia's most important tugay riparian forest ecosystem. Located at the confluence of the Vakhsh and Panj rivers, it was one of the last strongholds of the Caspian tiger. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it protects Bactrian deer, striped hyenas, and over 20 significant bird species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tigrovaya Balka is located in Khatlon Region, Tajikistan at coordinates 37.267, 68.467.
To get to Tigrovaya Balka, the nearest city is Bokhtar (70 km).
Tigrovaya Balka covers approximately 497.86 square kilometers (192 square miles).
Tigrovaya Balka was established in 1938.
