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Central Asia is a region of Asia from the Caspian Sea in the west to central China in the east, and from southern Russia in the north to northern India in the south. It is also sometimes known as Middle Asia or Inner Asia, and is within the scope of the wider Eurasian continent. Various definitions of its exact composition exist and no one definition is universally accepted. Despite this uncertainty in defining borders, it does have some important overall characteristics. For one, Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road.[1] As a result it has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, West Asia, South Asia, and East Asia.[2] In modern context, Central Asia consists of the five former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Other areas are often included such as Mongolia, Afghanistan, northern-Pakistan, north-eastern Iran, north-western India, and western parts of the People's Republic of China such as Xinjiang. South-western and middle China such as Tibet Autonomous Region, Qinghai, Gansu and Inner Mongolia, and southern parts of Siberia may also be included in Central Asia. During pre-Islamic and early Islamic times, Central Asia was a predominantely Persian[3][4] region that included sedentary Sogdians, Chorasmians and semi-nomadic Scythians, Alans. The ancient sedentary population played an important role in the history of Central Asia. Tajiks, Pashtuns, Pamiris and other Iranian groups are still present in the region. After expansion by Turkic peoples, central Asia became also the homeland for many Turkic peoples, including the Uzbeks, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and Uyghurs, and Central Asia is sometimes referred to as Turkestan.
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1. Asian property markets face real estate bubble fears
March 08, 2010
Rising residential property prices in Asia could lead to mini real estate bubbles and government stimulus packages may be withdrawn to cool down markets, it is claimed. Central banks and finance ministries in several countries including China and Singapore are discussing how to stop the upward price trend. Hong Kong is particularly affected as the price of luxury property soars, up 30% from the peak of 2008.
In Singapore residential property prices have soared 15.8% in the third quarter from the second, the first such rise in more than a year. Demand is so high that potential buyers are ... (read more)
Author: Move Forward
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2. Origin of Salwar Kameez, Tale Of Ethnicity Retold In Fabric
March 05, 2010
Amidst its royal grandeur, enigmatic feel and feminine charm salwar kemeez breathes the sighs of history. With its roots deeply seated in the antiquities of medieval India, the origin of Salwar Kameez still carries the rich sartorial chronicle amidst its fall, stitch, luster and feel. In the hinter lands of Central Asia, which was then under the domination of Iranian and Turkish people; Salwar kameez as an expression of Indian ethnicity made its presence felt for the very first time. The general habit of the Iranian and Turkish people were putting in baggy trousers whilst drawing it tight w... (read more)
Author: Ankit Jain
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3. Play LARP and Nothing Else
March 05, 2010
Nowadays a live action role-playing game or otherwise known as LARP is now a popular activity in North America, North Asia, Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Africa, Australasia, and in Northern Europe.
There are a lot of LARP games that is taking place everywhere in this day and age. Many of them typically last longer than a day in length. That’s why sometimes it truly requires its participants to sleep over for at least one night as part of the whole one of a kind LARPing experience.
For this reason, it is very important that you mainly check with the event organizers first... (read more)
Author: James Hall
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4. Bikaner Tour: Wonder of Royal Rajasthan
March 05, 2010
Bikaner is one of the important destinations of the Rajasthan travel circuit which is visited by scores of tourist from several parts of the globe. It is an important desert city which was founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bikaji, a successor of the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Jodha. It was among the important trade routes which linked the country with China and Central Asia. This destination is known for its architectural supremacy, interior decorations, well laid gardens and intricate designs of the grandiose palaces. Throughout the world people come here to enjoy the exotic camel safaris, majest... (read more)
Author: Sanjog Kr
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5. China Frees Turkmenistan From the Diktats of Gazprom
February 15, 2010
On December 14, 2009, an inauguration took place that deserves more attention than it received because it marks an economic power shift to the benefit of three Central Asian countries and China and to the detriment of Russia. The presidents of China - Hu Jintao, Turkmenistan - Gurlanguly Berdymukhamedov, Kazakhstan – Nursultan Nazarbayev, and Uzbekistan -Islam Karimov, inaugurated the Central Asia–China gas pipeline that links Turkmenistan’s natural gas fields on the Caspian Sea to the Western Chinese border in the Xinjiang province.
This pipeline then connects with the West-East Gas Pip... (read more)
Author: Jayesh Vasava
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6. Study Abroad in Asia
February 10, 2010
Asia, home to approximately half of the world's population, offers prospective study abroad students many educational opportunities within colorful societies vastly different from the West. Under the broadest definition, Asia encompasses more than 30 countries in East Asia and South & Central Asia, with some of the largest study abroad destinations represented by China, Japan, India, Thailand, Korea and Hong Kong. Asia is a welcoming, exciting and contemporary destination for students from North America. However, proper planning and good preparation can improve the experience immensely.
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Author: jim colbert
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7. Central Asia's Vast Biofuel Opportunity
February 09, 2010
The recent revelations of a International Energy Administration whistleblower that the IEA may have distorted key oil projections under intense U.S. pressure is, if true (and whistleblowers rarely come forward to advance their careers), a slow-burning thermonuclear explosion on future global oil production. The Bush administration’s actions in pressuring the IEA to underplay the rate of decline from existing oil fields while overplaying the chances of finding new reserves have the potential to throw governments’ long-term planning into chaos.
Whatever the reality, rising long term global ... (read more)
Author: Jayesh Vasava
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8. Gucci Expanding in Asia
February 07, 2010
Since Louis Vuitton opened its first shop in Asia and was reported much increase in revenue, other luxury brands were on the same trail. This year, at the Gucci Group, sales were up 25 percent in the first quarter in Asia, with growth coming mainly from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
As well in this year, Gucci opened its first store in Azerbaijan, along with a shop in Yekaterinburg, a city of 1.3 million in central Russia. “For global luxury brands, any market with sufficient critical mass of affluent and wealthy consumers, or an anticipated critical mass of affluence in the next ... (read more)
Author: Tommy Martin
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9. Travelling in Kyrgyzstan
February 07, 2010
The Great Silk Road is a well-known trading route from China to the Roman Empire existed for about 15 centuries. This 7 thousand kilometer route was very popular in the Middle Ages and even nowadays we can see the impact of this once-existing road connecting two great civilizations – the West and the East. Many cities and states, mighty kingdoms and empires situated along several branches of this famous way appeared and disappeared throughout the centuries. But each of them has leaved its unique cultural heritage that is very important for understanding the process of history. In... (read more)
Author: Arlan Kharov
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10. The Persian Language
February 05, 2010
Persian called “Farsi” (Far-see) by the speakers, is a language spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan including adjoining areas. Persian is a widely spoken language in Middle-East, parts of Central Asia and the Indo-Pak Subcontinent. Persian originated from the language of Ancient Persia around 500 years BC during the times of the Aryan rulers and the word “Iran” (like the country Iran) has been derived from the word Aryan. Although, some say the language dates back to as far as 200 years B.C. in Central Asia, the ancient Persian is said to have developed in a place called “Fars” which i... (read more)
Author: Badshah Munir Bukhari
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11. "Mann International"- International Economics-(UK Austerity Measures Imminent)
February 02, 2010
“Mann International”: The UK faces harsh cuts and taxes but will they be enough?
“Mann International”; The financial markets may be focused on Greece and its debt problems but the next 6 months will undoubtedly see attention shift to the United Kingdom. That is apparently the opinion of analysts at Asia-based investment boutique, “Mann International”.
Central to the financial community’s concerns are the huge budget and fiscal deficits being run by Europe’s second biggest economy. Although the Bank of England’s quantitative easing program has had moderate success, it has also fuel... (read more)
Author: Erica Reardon
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12. Tourist attractions in Amritsar
February 02, 2010
Amritsar is home to the Golden Temple the sacred temple of Sikhs. It is one of the most ancient and charming cities of India. It is the seat of Sikh history and tradition. Being the preferred gateway for travelers coming to India on the overland route from central Asia it has became the hub of a variety of commercial activities. There are many historical and religious sites in Amritsar. The fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas started construction of Golden Temple and was it finally completed by his successor Guru Arjan Dev.
Another popular place of interest in Amritsar is Jallian Wala Bagh... (read more)
Author: alivia martin
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January 27, 2010
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January 27, 2010
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January 27, 2010
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25. URDU Language
January 20, 2010
HISTORY OF THE URDU LANGUAGE
The 'history of Urdu' ('????') is a fascinating story involving history, linguistics, ethnicity, religion, and national identity. Persian influences
The Persian language was crucial in the formation of a common language of the Central, North and Northwest regions of the South Asia. Following the Mughal conquest of South Asia and the resulting vast Islamic empire, especially in the northern and central regions of the South Asia, a hybrid language of Arabic, Pashto, Turkish, Persian, and local dialects began to form around the 16th and 17th centuries CE,... (read more)
Author: Badshah Munir Bukhari
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