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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”

Korea:  Location and People South Korea, located in East Asia, occupies the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It shares a border with North Korea to the north, and is surrounded by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. The capital and largest city is Seoul. The countryContinue reading “Pulses in South Korean Cuisine”

North Korea:  Location and People North Korea, Officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is and East Asian Country in the northern half of the Korea Peninsular.  Its capital is Pyonyany. It shares a border with South Korea to the South, China and Russia to the north and faces the Korean Bay to theContinue reading “Pulses in North Korean Cuisine”

Mongolia: Location and People Mongolia, nestled between Russia’s Siberia (north) and China (south), is a land of vast steppes, semideserts, and deserts, framed by majestic mountains in the west and north. Ulaanbaatar is its capital. For thousands of years, nomadic people have called this rugged landscape home — once united under the Mongol Empire, theContinue reading “Pulses in Mongolian Cuisine”

Macau: Location and People Macau or Macao, a Special Administrative Region of China, is situated on the southern coast of China, overlooking the South China Sea. It was a Portuguese territory until 1999, leaving a lasting cultural impact. Today, Macau has a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese influences. Macau is in the South ChinaContinue reading “Pulses in Macanese Cuisine”