nurek
Nurek is a town in southern Tajikistan, serving as the administrative center of Nurek District in the Khatlon Region. It lies on the right bank of the Vakhsh River, near the Nurek Dam and the associated reservoir, which dominate the local landscape and economy.
The Nurek Dam is a gravity dam on the Vakhsh River and one of the tallest concrete
Historically, the area around Nurek grew in connection with the dam project. The construction period brought
Economy around Nurek centers on hydroelectric power, supported by agriculture in the Vakhsh Valley and related