AND THEIR AGRICULTURE...?

Tajikistan is a country with a high population density, which means that there is a clustered distribution of the population relative to the size of the territory, Tajikistan has 67 people per square kilometer.

Physiological density is a measure that compares the total population to available arable land. In the case of Tajikistan, due to its mountainous territory and the presence of sparsely populated areas, physiological density is relatively low. This indicates that there is a significant amount of land available per person in terms of cultivation.

Agricultural density, on the other hand, refers to the number of farmers per unit of arable land. Tajikistan has a population engaged in agriculture, which is reflected in a higher agricultural density compared to physiological density. This may indicate that agriculture plays an important role in the economy and livelihood of the population.

In Tajikistan, subsistence agriculture is predominant, implying that agricultural production is mainly for internal household or community consumption. Farmers in the country mainly cultivate crops to meet the basic food and subsistence needs of their households.

Within subsistence farming, different types of agriculture are practiced in Tajikistan. This includes rain-fed agriculture, which relies mainly on rainfall to irrigate crops, as well as livestock and dairy and meat production.

In terms of government policies related to agriculture, Tajikistan has promoted the adoption of the Green Revolution and GMO features. They have been used to increase productivity, improve crop resilience and address food security challenges.

The distribution of agriculture in Tajikistan may have some similarities with the Von Thunen model, but it also has several differences thanks to country-specific geographical, socioeconomic, and cultural factors. This is a comparison between the Von Thunen model and the actual distribution in Tajikistan:

Urban centers and perishables: In Tajikistan, urban centers such as Dushanbe and other major cities tend to have a high demand for fresh and perishable agricultural products but the distribution of these products is not limited only to areas near the cities, as they can be transported from more distant regions thanks to the transportation infrastructure.

Intensive crops: While intensive crops such as cereals, vegetables and dairy products are grown in fertile lowlands, they are also commonly found in mountainous areas with agricultural terraces and irrigation systems. Farmers take advantage of local conditions to grow these crops, which is different from the model's idea of an exclusive location in low-lying, accessible areas.

Extensive livestock farming: Extensive livestock farming is practiced in both mountainous and lowland areas as extensive grazing is a traditional way of using the natural resources available in various regions of the country.