An Islamic former Soviet republic, bordering Afghanistan on the north, between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Agreed to let U.S. forces use a base. Government has battled with Islamic rebels tied to bin Laden. One of 60 nations believed to have al Qaeda cells active.
SCOPE NOTE(S): Formerly member of USSR; independent 1991- .
Is a country in Central Asia. It has borders with Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Former U.S.S.R. satellite that became independent in 1991 and is notorious for its cotton production methods, which include forced child labor and environmentally destructive practices. ...