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Discover Oqsu in Tajikistan
Oqsu in the region of Khatlon is a place located in Tajikistan - some 39 mi or ( 62 km ) South-East of Dushanbe , the country's capital .
Local time in Oqsu is now 11:35 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Dushanbe " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Kabul, Samarkand, Vose, Shahritus, and Kurgan-Tyube. When in this area, you might want to check out Kabul . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Oqsu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The Cardinal of the Kremlin
The Cardinal of the Kremlin is a novel by Tom Clancy, featuring his character Jack Ryan. It is a sequel to The Hunt for Red October, based on the development of the Strategic Defense Initiative and its Soviet equivalent, covering themes including intelligence gathering and counterintelligence, political intrigue, and guerrilla warfare in Afghanistan.
Located at 38.28 69.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Nurak
Nurek is a city in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan. It is situated on the Vakhsh River, 885 m above sea level, and is 70 km southeast of Dushanbe, the capital. It has a population of 18,950 (2008 estimate). The city was founded in 1960 alongside the construction of Nurek Dam, which was completed in 1980.
Located at 38.28 69.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Vakhsh River
The Vakhsh River, also known as the Surkhob and the Kyzyl-Suu, is a Central Asian river, and one of the main rivers of the nation of Tajikistan. It is a tributary of the Amu Darya river.
Located at 38.37 69.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Dangara Massif Important Bird Area
The Dangara Massif Important Bird Area is a 700 km upland massif in eastern Khatlon Province in the south-west of the Central Asian nation of Tajikstan.
Located at 37.97 69.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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