Central Asia Explained

Central Asia is a fascinating region that doesn't get quite as much attention as most of the other regions of Asia, so in this video I give a brief introduction to the area itself, and its cultures and countries.

MUSIC:
"Egypt Calling" by Sight of Wonders
"An Ordinary Day" by Deskant
(both via EpidemicSound)

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[AverytheCubanAmerican]

If you're wondering about the Germans in Kazakhstan, they're offspring of Volga Germans who were deported to the Kazakh SSR from the Volga German Autonomous SSR. They chose not to return to Germany after the USSR dissolution because of lack of interest since they've assimilated into the culture

[FairPlay]

It's so weird that a lot of people don't know about this place. But in Turkey, everyone knows these countries pretty well since It's kinda our ancient homeland.

[kriitixanimetions]

New info i learned:

Surprisingly, Kazakhstan's southernmost border is closer to SAUDI ARABIA than it is to SaTUrN (hard to believe, i know but it's true)


Wow, you learn something new everyday.

Thanks, Khanubis! 😂

[Taffee]

10/10 best candidate to talk about this region

[soyusmaximus]

Wasn't it Central Asians that first tamed horses and Central Asian nomads that terrorized Rome and China for centuries? Even Alexander the Great fought the Scythians of Central Asia.

[Links]

Kazakhstan = thicc boi
Uzbekistan = where people actually live
Kyrgyzstan = xbox flag
Tajikistan = Persia number 36.
Turkmenistan = What if hell existed on earth, but white?

[ali.arnasy]

Kazakhstan actually just hit 19 million people, which was celebrated a few days ago.

[royaltek]

im thinking he put Mongolia in tibet instead of Mongolia just to piss us off

[Xojatexno]

I am from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan belongs to Central Asia, looking at history, Mavronahr and Khurasan have a very strong cultural history, no one can separate us from our history, Khurasan, I hope we will unite with Khurasan as before and become a center of knowledge as before

[TheWolf]

Kazakhs themselves hate the new name of the capital, and call it Astana as it should be

[Artur_M.]

The whole region was collectively called Turkestan, which included Xinjiang/Uyghuristan, that's why it's also known as East Turkestan.

[atlanticboulevard]

I'd love to go to Central Asia - I feel like I have so much left to learn about it

[joostklein]

Fun fact: So much marble was used to build Ashgabat that it was awarded a Guiness World Record.

[alimaktabar]

Hi everyone, im from Kazakhstan and i wanna say that for us(for kazakhs) capital is Astana, not Nur - Sultan . Couse we hate our dictator vice president .And thank for great video !


P.s. sorry for my English

[yt]

As Southeast Asian, I agree that we seldom heard about Central Asia but I know all its countries. I also think it's Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 and Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 are the strong force in this region as I was always amazed by the fact that they consistently place in Top 10 or either of them make sure to be in top 5 always in Asian Games. Lowkey countries for sure. I also know that they are related with Turkey culture, correct me if I'm wrong. And yes, they are so underrated region.

[uAozzie]

Love my Turkic brothers and sisters. Love from Turkey <3

[biliminsrlar]

*Turanists would like to know your location*

[solehsolehsoleh]

1:28 Fun fact: The anthem of Afghanistan has the line "In the chest of Asia" in it.

And I also never heard any educational videos or channel or book that said Afghanistan is in South Asia.
But eh, I donno...

[notachinesespypleasebeliev]

I never knew that Asia is bigger than Los Angeles. Thanks for the information!

[evelinaellend]

Hello from a German from Kazakhstan . Thank you for the video . It’s good for a foreigner