What are the current Turkic states, and what is their claim to fame?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The Turkic states refer to a group of countries that have a majority Turkic-speaking population. These countries are located primarily in Central Asia and the Caucasus, with a few others located in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The current Turkic states are:

  • Azerbaijan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turkey
  • Uzbekistan

Each of these countries has a unique claim to fame:

  • Azerbaijan is known for its rich cultural heritage and its oil reserves.
  • Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country and is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas.
  • Kyrgyzstan is known for its stunning natural beauty and its history as a center of the Silk Road trade route.
  • Turkmenistan is known for its abundant natural gas reserves and for the lavish cult of personality of its former leader, Saparmurat Niyazov.
  • Turkey is known for its history as the center of the Ottoman Empire, as well as for its vibrant culture and cuisine.
  • Uzbekistan is known for its stunning architecture, including the Registan in Samarkand, and for its rich cultural heritage.