evidence: Hidden from the rest of the world by majestic mountains, Tajikistan is the smallest state in Central Asia. This is a landlocked mountainous country which has preserved the ancient traditions almost intact. The ultimate attraction of the country is the Pamir - the second highest mountain system in the world. The scenery is mind-blowing. With snow-capped peaks standing in the background against the golden desert sands you are sure to take plenty of postcard quality photos. You can visit high mountain glaciers, walk the valleys blooming with flowers, or drop to the many orchids to try pistachios and sip some tea with excellent lemons. [...] Tajikistan is the seventh heaven for mountain landscape lovers. About 93% of the territory is occupied by mountains belonging to the highest systems of the world - the Pamir, the Tien Shan, and the Hissar-Alai. There are over 1,000 mountain glaciers, the largest of which is located in the Yazgulem Range - the Fedchenko Glacier, the biggest icefield in Eurasia. [...] The Pamir Mountains are situated in the north of Central Asia, they cover the territory of several countries: Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, China and India. It has three peaks with a height of more than seven thousand kilometers. Ismoili Somoni Peak (7,495 m) is the greatest peak of Tajikistan and the most popular among tourists. It is situated on the Academy of Sciences Range in the place where it connects with the Peter the Great Range.