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Central Asia is known to have a rich history as a birthplace of higher mathematics and
modern medicine. Scientists, legal scholars, historians and poets of medieval period from
Central Asia saw one of the worst environmental disaster made by humans on the planet
is the shrinking Aral Sea, which was a lake fed by two rivers and bordering Uzbekistan
and Kazakhstan.
Central Asia has the third largest oil and gas reserve on the planet. Kazakhstan and
Central Asia are sandwiched between China, Russia and Europe. Thus, they make
Buzkashi which literally means “goat dragging” in Persian is the Central Asian sport in
which horse-mounted players attempt to drag a goat or calf carcass toward a goal. It is the
national sport of Afghanistan. The game consists of two main forms: Tudabarai and
Qarajai. Tudabarai is simpler form of the game. In this version, to score rider must obtain
the possession of the carcass and then take it away from the other players in any
direction. In Qarajai, players must carry the carcass around a flag or marker at one end of
the field, then throw it into a scoring circle known as “Circle of Justice” at the other end.
Kyrgyzstan it is known more by the name ‘Ulak Tyrtysh’. Buzkashi games are often
played for special occasions like weddings and religious events. Buzkhashi started with
Turkic Mongol people but it is played in all five Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan,
Throughout the 19th century Central Asian countries was major interest land for Russia
and Britain. It was a strong strategic move by both the countries to establish their power in the
region. This effort by both the countries referred to as Classic Great Game ran from early 19th
Traders called the route the Silk Road, after the costly silk they bought in China. In
Addition to silk, traders carried many other goods on their horses and camels. These included
gold, silver, ivory, jade, wine, spices, amber, linen, porcelain, grapes, perfumes, ostriches and
acrobats. The Silk Road also become a route for spreading ideas, technology, and religion.
Kazakhstan
and 2,699,700.00 km 2 is land. This makes it the 9th largest country in the world and slightly less
than four times the size of Texas. The name "Kazakh" derived from the Turkic word "kaz",
which means "to wonder". And It has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.
Kazakhstan has a population of 18,360,353 It will bring the 62nd largest in the world.
The official language of Kazakhstan is Kazakh, as is Russian. The major ethnic group is
Kazakh, followed by Russian. Other minority languages include Dungan, Ili Turki, English and
the Sinte Romani. And most of the population is Muslim, with a Christian minority. Its major
export partners are China, Russia, and France. Its main exports are oil natural gas, ferrous metals,
and chemicals. Its major import partners are Russia, China, and Germany. Its major imports
Its government comprises of the executive, judiciary and the representatives. Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev is the president and the currency of this country is "Tenge" wherein one Tenge is
The eagle symbolizes the power of the state. Independence, freedom and flight to the
future.
the 32 sun's rays are shaped like grain, which is the basis of abundance and prosperity.
The pattern represents the art and cultural traditions of the old Khanate and the Kazakh
people.
The sun represents a source of life and energy. It is also a symbol of wealth.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is an Asian country covering 652,230.00 km 2. This makes it the 40th largest
country in the world and almost six times the size of Virginia; slightly smaller than Texas.
Legislative, and Judicial) who led by President Ashraf Ghani. Kabul is the capital city of the
country and then the name "Afghan" comes from the word originally used to describe the
It experiences a climate that is arid to semiarid, with cold winters and hot summers. Its
major export partners are India, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. Its main exports are opium, fruits and
nuts, and handwoven carpets. Afghanistan has a population of 33,332,025 making it the 40th
largest in the world. Dari and Pashto are both official languages. Dari alphabet has 26 letters
while Pashto has 45. Dari makes up the most speakers, especially in urban areas while Pashto is
second with slightly lower speakers than Dari. Major ethnic groups are Pashtuns, Tajiks,
Hazarsa, and Uzbeks. Its major import partners are Pakistan, India, and the United States. Its
major imports include machinery and other capital foods, and food. The currency of Afghanistan
The black color represents the dark past when its foreign policy was under control of the
British Empire
Wheat is very important in Aryan culture; it is believed that Yama, the first Aryan king,
and Ahmad Shah Durrani, founder of modern Afghanistan, both used crowns made from
In the center of the flag is an emblem which consists of a masjid (mosque) with a flag on
each side.
On the top of the emblem is the phrase “Allahu Akbar” in Arabic (God is Great)
rays of sun leading up to the Islamic Declaration of Faith or “Shahada” (in Arabic)
Turkmenistan
and 469,930.00 km 2 is land. This makes it the 52nd largest country in the world then capital city
Kopet Dag mountain ranges. The name Turkmenistan means "lane of the Turkmen people”. It
experiences a tropical, marine climate that is moderated by trade winds and relatively dry.
Turkmenistan has a population of 5,291,317 making it the 119th largest in the world.
Turkmen became the official language in 1992 it contains 32 letters based in Latin script
while English as the second official language in 1993. There are about 20 other minority
languages spoken in the country. The official name of the government of Turkmenistan is a
Presidential Republic where it led by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The head of state
and government is the president who is elected to office for five years.
Its major export partners are China and Turkey. Its main exports are gas, crude oil,
petrochemicals, textiles, and cotton fiber. Its major import partners are Turkey, Russia, and
China. Its major imports include machinery and equipment, chemicals, and foodstuffs. The
currency of Turkmenistan is the Manat wherein one manat is equivalent to (30.120) Philippine
Peso.
The background of the Turkmen flag is green, a symbol of the Islamic religion
The five stars are for the five senses, and the five points on each star are for different
The vertical stripe of Bordeaux red on which there is an elaborate design composed of
five carpet guls (motifs), respectively associated with the Salor, Tekke, Saryk, Yomut,
and Chaudor tribes. The traditional patterns have for centuries been woven into the rich
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