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Afghanistan: Location and People Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country.  It is known for its rugged terrain, and rich history as a trading hub. It is strategically located on ancient trade routes – like the Silk Road. Its capital is Kabul. It is bordered by Pakistan in the east and south, Iran in the westContinue reading “Pulses in Afghanistan Cuisine”

South Asia: Location South Asia is the southern part of Asia.  It is known as the Indian subcontinent. It consists of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. Maldives and Sri Lanka are the two Island countries. South Asia is bordered by Himalaya in the north, Indian Ocean and Bay of BengalContinue reading “Pulses in South Asian Cuisine”

Uzbekistan: Location and People Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country, is surrounded by Kazakhstan to the west, north, and northeast, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest. Uzbekistan is uniquely known as a “double-locked” country, being landlocked and surrounded by other landlocked countries.  Its capital is Tashkent. Uzbekistan’s geographyContinue reading “Pulses in Uzbekistan Cuisine”

Turkmenistan: Location and People Turkmenistan is a country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the west. The country is dominated by the Karakum Desert, with most of its population living in scattered oases. Beneath the aridContinue reading “Pulses in Turkmenistan Cuisine”

Tajikistan: Location and People Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia.  It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan in the north, China in the east and southeast, Afghanistan in the south and Uzbekistan in the west.  Its capital is Dushanbe. Tajikistan is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and unique cultural heritage. The country is dominatedContinue reading “Pulses in Tajikistan Cuisine”

Kyrgyzstan: Location and People Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia.  It is bordered by Kazakhstan in the north, China in the east and southeast, Tajikistan in the south, and Uzbekistan in the west.  Its capital is Bishkek. Kazakhstan is known for its stunning natural beauty, with snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush valleys. TheContinue reading “Pulses in Kyrgyzstan Cuisine”

Kazakhstan: Location and People Kazakhstan’s situated in Central Asia, and it is the world’s largest landlocked country! It is bordered by Russia to the north, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to the south, and a coastline along the Caspian Sea. A tiny part of it extends into Eastern Europe. The capital isContinue reading “Pulses in Kazakhstani Cuisine “

Central Asia: Location and Food Habits There are five countries in central Asia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Central Asia is a vast landlocked region, nestled between Russia in the north, China to the east, and Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to the south, with the Caspian Sea bounding it to the west.  Central Asia’s geography isContinue reading “Pulses in Central Asian Cuisine”

North Asia comprises a vast and unique region in Russia called Siberia. Pulses in Siberian Cuisine Siberia: Location and People Siberia, a vast Russian region, spans across most of Northern Asia, covering nearly three-quarters of Russia. It’s bounded by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Ural Mountains (EuroContinue reading “Pulses in North Asian Cuisine”

Taiwan: Location and People Known historically as Formosa, Taiwan is an island nation situated approximately 180 kilometers off the southeastern coast of mainland China, separated by the Taiwan Strait. The capital city is Taipei. Strategically located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, Taiwan is bordered by the East China Sea to the north, the South ChinaContinue reading “Pulses in Taiwanese Cuisine”