Geography of Central Asia
This is the Largest Country in Central Asia.
What is Kazakhstan?
A popular rice dish made with carrots, onions, and meat that is loved by many across Central Asia.
What is Plov/Pilaf?
A famous trade route that merchants traveled through, passing cities like Samarkand and Kashgar.
What is the Silk Road?
The portable, round tent traditionally used by nomadic Central Asian groups.
What is a yurt/yurta/kigiz oy?
The Central Asian Country home to the Baikonur Cosmodrome: the first and largest space launch facility.
What is Kazakhstan?
Central Asia is often said to be "in the middle" of these two continents.
What is Europe and Asia?
Delicious round bread, often baked in a tandoor.
What is naan/non?
A political union that controlled Central Asia in the 20th century before its republics became independent countries.
What is the Soviet Union?
The traditional holiday celebrated on March 21st, marking the Persian New Year and spring equinox.
What is Nowruz?
A country that has become a major hub for cotton production.
What is Uzbekistan?
This desert in Central Asia is one of the largest, directly translating to "red sand."
What is the Kyzylkum desert?
A high protein dairy snack popular across Central Asia.
A medieval Central Asian city that was famous for its ginormous mud-brick fortress, called The Ark of ________
What is Bukhara
A colorful and iconic traditional pattern often worn by women.
What is etles?
This Turkmen city is known for its white marble buildings.
What is Ashgabat?
The capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
What is Bishkek?
A dish made with hand pulled noodles, topped often with meat and vegetables.
What is laghman?
The Central Asian ruler/prince who founded the Mughal Empire.
Who is Babur?
A traditional, long-necked instrument used in classical and folk music.
What is a dutar?
The type energy supply provided by the Vakhsh river to the majority of Tajikistan.
What is hydroelectric power?
A desert that covers 70% of Turkmenistan, containing the Darvaza gas crater, also known as the "Door to Hell."
What is the Karakum desert?
A traditional fried dough pastry
What is Baursak (or boorsok)?
The 19th century rivalry between Russia and Britain over Central Asia was nicknamed this.
What is the Great Game?
A traditional method of hunting prominent in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan?
Eagle hunting/Falconry, where hunters ride on horseback with trained golden eagles.
This Kazakh city is known for its futuristic skyline, attracting startups and tech companies.
What is Astana?