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India: Location and People India is located in South Asia, bordered by the Himalayas, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arabian Sea and Pakistan to the west. Delhi is its Capital. India, a vast and diverse country inContinue reading “Pulses in Indian Cuisine”

Bhutan:  Location and People Bhutan or The Kingdom of Bhutan is a mountainous landlocked country in South Asia, situated in the eastern Himalayas, bordered by China to the north and India to the south (Assam), east (Arunachal), and southwest (Sikkim and West Bengal). It’s known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”.  Its capital is Thimphu.Continue reading “Pulses in Bhutanese Cuisine”

Bangladesh: Location and people Bangladesh is bordered by India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to the south.  Dhaka is its capital. Bangladesh is often called the “Land of Rivers” due to the mighty Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak rivers converging andContinue reading “Pulses in Bangladesh Cuisine”

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 “