Bokhtar
Bokhtar is a city in southern Tajikistan, serving as the administrative center of Khatlon Region. It was formerly known as Qurghonteppa, and was renamed Bokhtar in the 2010s as part of a government renaming initiative.
Geography and climate: It lies in the Vakhsh River valley, in a lowland area of Tajikistan's south.
Economy and infrastructure: Bokhtar is a regional administrative, commercial, and transportation hub. Its economy traditionally relies
History: The area has long been a local center of commerce and governance. During the Soviet era
Culture and institutions: Bokhtar hosts regional government buildings, educational institutions, and cultural facilities. Markets, mosques, and