Central Asia. It is a former Soviet republic and has partially developed hydroelectric resources as a legacy of the Soviet era including the Nurek Dam on the Vakhsh River, in 2008 the highest dam in the world at 300 meters. Tajikistan is a headwaters region where 40% of the surface water of Central Asia originates. Cotton is the principal export crop produced by Irrigation.Tajikistan is a mountainous country in
Tajikistan has ambitious plans for further hydroelectric development and irrigation projects but has difficulty attracting private investment or international funds. There is potential conflict with downstream nations.