#central-asia

The Turkic states refer to a group of countries that have a majority Turkic-speaking population. These countries are located primarily in Central...    Read more

The Russian Empire's expansion into Central Asia during the 19th century was motivated by several factors, including:Geopolitical interests: The...    Read more

The Aral Sea is a large saltwater lake in Central Asia, situated between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. At its peak, it was once the fourth-largest lake...    Read more

The ancient Turkic people who inhabited Central Asia were known as the Göktürks. They were a nomadic confederation of Turkic tribes that lived in the...    Read more

The Turkic Khaganate was a powerful Central Asian empire that emerged in the 6th century. It was a confederation of various Turkic tribes that...    Read more

The Uzbek Khanate was a powerful state that emerged in Central Asia during the 15th century. The Khanate was founded by a Chaghatai Turkic prince...    Read more

The Soviet Union annexed Central Asia for a variety of reasons, including:Geopolitical strategic importance: Central Asia was seen as a strategically...    Read more

The Timurid Empire, also known as the Timurid Dynasty, was one of the most powerful and influential empires in history, ruling over much of Central...    Read more

The Soviet Union collapse in Central Asia, just like the rest of the Soviet bloc, was a complex and multi-faceted process that had both internal and...    Read more

The Turkic language family is one of the largest language groups in the world, spanning from Europe to Asia. In Central Asia, the Turkic language has...    Read more