Central Asia - an ancient land which is composed of many different legends and stories.They hid the innermost secrets of the East.Famous talented people filled the Central Asian countries for its beautiful creations.
Which states are members of
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan - these five states includes map of Central Asia.Each of them has its own unique history and development.An important role was played by the Silk Road, which passed through the lands of these countries.There are many historical monuments, reminding his people of the past.Today, all countries in the region are independent.
Nature and climate in Central Asia
Central Asian states differ sharply continental desert climate and places.This is due to the distant location of the oceans, with the presence of mountain barriers.It is not the mountain passes of the Mediterranean cyclones and monsoons.In the northern part of the winter it is usually very severe.Summer on the entire territory of Central Asia, hot and dry.Strong winds in the area - a common phenomenon.
to the desert plains of rainfall - a rarity.However, this does not prevent the existence of the Aral Sea, which is fed by the rivers of Amudarya and Syrdarya, they carry water from the Pamir.But in recent years there is a tendency to a significant reduction in its area, the reason for this phenomenon - reclamation.
Landscapes plains in this area are replaced by mountain ranges.Here are some of the most famous mountain ranges.Tien Shan is located in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.Pamir, known Peak Communism also refers to the mountains, located on the territory of Central Asia.There are a number of other mountain ranges, ridges and glaciers, they border on one of the driest and hottest deserts of these places.
population, economy and cities
If you add up the total population of all the countries of Central Asia, we get about 65 million people.Aboriginals relate mainly to the Turkic-speaking peoples, it is Uzbek, Karakalpak, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Turkmen.Tajiks are Iranian group.In times of repression and massive development of virgin lands in the Soviet Union on the territory of these states have moved a large number of Russian, German, Korean, Dungan, Ukrainian, Tatar and Meskhetian population.Most of them are Muslim.However, Christianity is also quite common in these lands.
Economies supported by agriculture and mining.The territory is rich uranium ores of ferrous, nonferrous and precious metals, oil, gas, coal and others. A long and very hot summers can collect good harvests of different cultures, sometimes even several times a year.
largest cities - Almaty, Shymkent, Fergana, Namangan, Samarkand, Ashgabat, Bishkek, Khujand.These cities are famous monuments of culture and history.
Tajikistan This country is one of the oldest.The state capital - the city of Dushanbe.It is located arrays of mountains of Pamir and Tien Shan.Thanks to them, the country is the flow of tourists, backpacking.
this country - the smallest in area of all the members of the Central Asia, it is 143 100 km2.The country's population has more than 7.2 million people.
Kazakhstan (Central Asia)
To Central Asia refers only to the southern part of the country.Capital - the city of Astana.The area of the state is 15.6 million km2.Today the population exceeds 17 million people.
climate in the state is dry and continental.Characterized by semi-desert, steppe and semi-steppe.Winters in this region are usually cold and dry summer.
Kyrgyzstan
capital of the country - the city of Bishkek.The population of the state is more than 5000000 people.Its total area - 198,500 km2.This country is the most mountainous region in Central Asia.
most famous place in this region - a beautiful lake Issyk-Kul.This is where most tourists.There is information that the State is called Switzerland of the East.
to these places characterized by hot weather in the summer and fairly severe winters.
Uzbekistan
capital of the country - the city of Tashkent.The area is 447 900 km2.The population of more than 29 million people.
climate of the country can be attributed to sharply continental.Winters here are very warm and short, early summer and hot.Uzbekistan is famous for its abundance of fruit farming.
Turkmenistan
capital of the country - the city of Ashgabat.The area of the state - 448 100 km2.The population is more than 5 million people.
climate can be attributed to dry.This area is characterized by cold winters and very hot summers.There is a big problem with water.
Lovely Central Asia
Since ancient times, this region was of great importance to trade relations between the East and countries in other regions.Great Silk Road played the main role.
A variety of cultural monuments of historic sites attracts large number of tourists.Various resorts and recreation area, which is rich Central Asia, have become the favorite for holidaymakers from other countries.This also contributes to the hospitality of the people and their hospitality.
nature of these places is beautiful and unique variety of landscapes only surprises with its beauty.Any guest who visited these places for a long time will remember his visit to these countries.
