Vakhsh River

river, Tajikistan

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The Vakhsh River is a major river in Tajikistan and a headstream of the Amu Darya. It is formed by the confluence of the Panj and Vakhsh rivers. The Panj River itself forms a significant portion of Tajikistan's southern border with Afghanistan.123

The Vakhsh River plays a crucial role in Tajikistan's economy, particularly for agriculture, as its water is used for extensive irrigation systems. The country has significant potential for hydroelectric power, with major power stations located on the Vakhsh River, such as the Rogun Dam project. The river's flow increases in spring and summer due to rainfall and melting snow and glaciers, providing vital water resources.451

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Tajikistan
Drainage and soils
…with their tributaries, notably the Vakhsh and Kofarnihon. The Amu Darya is formed by the confluence of the Panj and Vakhsh rivers; the Panj forms much of the republic’s southern boundary. Most of the rivers flow east to west and eventually drain into the Aral Sea basin. The rivers have…
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…with their tributaries, notably the Vakhsh and Kofarnihon. The Amu Darya is formed by the confluence of the Panj and Vakhsh rivers; the Panj forms much of the republic’s southern boundary. Most of the rivers flow east to west and eventually drain into the Aral Sea basin. The rivers have…
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Amu Darya
River course and basin
…by the confluence of the Vakhsh and Panj (Pyandzh) rivers (at which point it becomes known as the Amu Darya) and flows west-northwest. In its upper course the Amu Darya forms part of Afghanistan’s northern border with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. It then flows across the desert of eastern Turkmenistan…
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…by the confluence of the Vakhsh and Panj (Pyandzh) rivers (at which point it becomes known as the Amu Darya) and flows west-northwest. In its upper course the Amu Darya forms part of Afghanistan’s northern border with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. It then flows across the desert of eastern Turkmenistan…
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