Central Eurasia
Central Asia is a subregion of Asia. Definitions of the region vary, for example [1] gives in "rough terms":
the region from Iranian Azerbaijan and Turkic/Muslim regions of southern Russia in the west, through northern Afghanistan and southern Siberia, to Tibet and Mongolia in the east.
Countries typically included in entirety are:
together with parts of:
History
Historically, the region was crossed by the Silk Road.
Geography
The area features high mountain ranges (Tian Shan), deserts (Kara Kum, Kyzyl Kum, Taklamakan) and steppes.
Rivers include: Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Hari Rud
Demographics
The region is largely inhabited by Turkic peoples.
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Referenced By
Avar | Avar Khaganate | Avarian | Avarians | Avars | Kabar | Kavar | Kuber
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