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Alichur
Village and Jamoat in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alichur is a jamoat (municipality) and village in Murghob District, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan. The population of the jamoat is 2,422 (2015).[1] The name of the village means Ali's curse and is reputed to have been spoken by the prophet's son-in-law Ali on a journey through the area, on account of the harsh climate and penetrating winds there.[2]
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Government
As of September 2017, the leader of the community was Mahan Atabaev, a poacher turned conservationist.[3]
Ecology
Alichur is participating in a community-based ecological management program called the Burgut conservancy, in an attempt to reverse the depopulation of ibex, bears, Marco Polo sheep and lynx.[3][4]
Economy
The community generates income from commercial hunting, and intends to expand into eco-tourism.[3]
Education
Alichur has a village school.[3]
References
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