The smallest of the five Central Asian countries, Tajikistan is a mountainous nation nestled between China to the east, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and Afghanistan to the south. With snow-capped mountains dotting the sky, massive rock formations ranging from brick red to charcoal gray, and glacial waters cascading in white-water rapids, Tajikistan is ideal for hiking, camping, and taking advantage of the countless scenic spots overlooking its lakes and rivers.