The Kuhistani Badakhshan Autonomous Region (also known as Gorno-Badakhshan is an autonomous region in eastern Tajikistan.
Located in the Pamir Mountains, it makes up 45% of the land area of the country but only 3% of its population.
The town of Khorugh is the capital of Gorno-Badakhshan.
Modern Khorugh is one of the poorest areas of Tajikistan, with the charitable organization Aga Khan Foundation providing almost the only source of cash income. (Wikipedia)