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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, 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 Iranian[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. Pakistani Rugs
November 12, 2009
It is difficult to discuss about true history of rugs and it is unknown when the first rug was introduced. May be tribes started begin this type of weaving art because of its relevant texture to the animals and plants. But it is very clear that central Asia stated the initial concept of weaving carpets and emerged to the western side to discover a new prosperous land.
Pakistan has its strong cultural heritage which can no longer be replaced. People have strong restricted folk style across all provinces of Pakistan. Textile designing, architecture are the characteristics of these folk heri... (read more)
Author: Mudassir Malik
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2. American Lottery Details
November 12, 2009
According to the news, American Green Card Lottery or the US Diversity Visa Program claims that winners might receive the American Green Card or Immigrant Visa, which allows foreigners to live in the country and work in the USA.
This change occurred October 2 of this year. Eligible countries include Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South and Central America and Caribbean. Those who qualify must have a spouse who was born as a native in the country. Even if your native family is ineligible, as long as your spouse is native then you can apply for the American Lottery Green Car... (read more)
Author: Dana Smith
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3. N. Korea Announces More Production of Nuclear Weapons Material
November 03, 2009
North Korea says it has manufactured more material useable in nuclear weapons. The announcement is widely seen as a tactic to pressure the United States into bilateral talks, and comes a little more than a week before President Obama arrives in Asia.Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency announced Tuesday the country has completed reprocessing 8,000 spent nuclear fuel rods, and has made substantial progress in turning plutonium into fuel for nuclear bombs.The announcement comes a week before President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Northeast Asia. North Korea experts v... (read more)
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4. A Closer Look at Management Gurus
October 26, 2009
It highlights the sources of inspiration and guidance that are available from management and leadership gurus born in the East, who have individually and collectively made as great a contribution as the more well-known, more commercially promoted, American gurus. Many of the Western gurus have based their theories and models on the original ideas of the leading thinkers from India, China, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. Also, as we shall see here, some of the so-called Western gurus were in fact from Central or Eastern Asia or the Pacific Basin. This article gives an insight into just a few ... (read more)
Author: Jewell Hardin
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5. An Asian Taste Of Truck Accessories
October 26, 2009
An Asian Taste Of Truck Accessories
Although the designs of trucks are commonly associated with the European countries and various states within the US such practice can be seemingly identified in varying areas and regions around the world. One continent that has embraced the usage of various truck accessories in order to enhance the appearance and structure is Asia. Central Asian countries are particularly adept and proud of the results that are produced upon the creative input of truck owners on their vehicles. Trucks are usually one medium of identifying with the place’s culture and it... (read more)
Author: Schumy Cumi
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6. Hong Kong Tax - Explained
October 26, 2009
Hong Kong is a central hub for business in Asia. It is extremely popular for a variety of reasons, including political stability, economic freedom and tax benefits. Hong Kong has one of the lowest tax rates in the world for a developed country, and has an intricate and effective tax system that allows companies to conduct business without being overpowered by their tax liabilities. Indeed, Hong Kong is rated as the world’s 3rd friendliest tax system by Forbes (Tax Misery & Reform Index 2009).
Corporate Tax in Hong Kong Given the large number of companies that operate in Hong Kong or hav... (read more)
Author: Mark Lazell
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7. Pashmina: What Is It?
October 05, 2009
Persia is the land of origin for the noun Pashmina.Under the rough outer coat of the goat is the soft pashmina.In a desolate area with barely any vegetation because of its cold climate, about 12,000 to 14,000 feet about sea level in Himalayan areas of Nepal, Tibet and Central Asia, lives a specific species of goat that lends its name to the wool taken from its underbelly.
The origin of pashmina dates back to ancient civilization.Pashmina is a fabric that only the richest in the land were able to afford, which is why rulers and kings wore it frequently.Traditional weavers hand wove pashmin... (read more)
Author: jeff T.
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8. Long Beach Collective-Cannabis
September 30, 2009
Cannabis plant is now omnipresent; it is not particular to more than one continent. Cannabis is now being used almost in every part of the world. It was earlier produced or developed in Central Asia. The homeland of Cannabis is north Afghanistan and mountains of Southern Siberia. Cannabis is dioecious plant that means it can be produced by either female or by male. But it is best produced by the female Cannabis plant. It is still unclear that where it was cultivated first. Today, Cannabis is used for spiritual, religious and medicinal purposes. It?s been estimated that almost 4% of the world?s... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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9. 3 Keys to Success to Set Up Your Company in Hong Kong
October 01, 2009
Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres. A central hub to international finance and trade in Asia and home to many corporate headquarters in Asia Pacific. The set up of a company in Hong Kong is quick simple and easy. 1. Easy of Set up A company needs 1 director, 1 share holder and they can be the same person. Your company needs to issue 1 share of 1 HK dollar = 12 US cents. You need a Hong Kong resident as company secretary and a local Hong Kong address as your registered office. You can be fully activated and ready for business in 1 week. 2. Easy of Administratio... (read more)
Author: J Lam
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10. Chalcedony Stones or Beads: A Great Gift for the Boho Chic
September 24, 2009
Chalcedon was an ancient little town in far Istanbul and has found its generous mention in various manuscripts in history. A version of the town Chalcedon was also found on ancient coins. Having had a strong presence through history, Chalcedon beads have found themselves being used in ornaments for aesthetic as well as functional uses. Influenced heavily by the Romans and the Greeks, these beads were used mainly in Central Asia. It was favored most in its purple or dark red shades often called Carnelia. The Chalcedony however had another interesting use to it. It was used to create seals to st... (read more)
Author: Vince P. Platania, Jr. Platania
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11. Indian Food - Stunning Mughlai Cooking
September 24, 2009
The Mughals occupied India in the 16th century, adding yet another culture to a country already full of so many. They contributed their own typical cuisine and the world has gained from it. Rich dairy produce, pungent spices and more characterise this delightful style from the North, to a great extent influenced by elements of Central Asia.
However, it's difficult to imagine the flavourings, without tasting the food, so here are some authentic recipes.
Mughlai Pulao
Ingredients:
4 skinless chicken breasts 2 lbs mutton 2 cups water 4 onions 2 cups yogurt
Spices: ... (read more)
Author: Liz Canham
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12. Holidays to Thailand: Adventurous and Exciting!
September 11, 2009
Thailand is a country which is situated to the South-East of Asia. It has four distinct natural zones. The central region is very fertile to produce rice on it. The north zone is fully mountainous with numerous numbers of valleys, ridges and forests. One among the other two zones is fully arid, and the other is filled with minerals and ores. There are many national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and other places of interest to visit during your holidays to Thailand. The capital city of Bangkok is a famous tourist destination. People love to go for their holidays to Thailan... (read more)
Author: Suchi Thomson
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13. What You Need to Know About Mute Swans
September 09, 2009
The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wing beats. Mute swans breed in the British Isles, north central Europe and north central Asia. Although strikingly elegant, mute swans (Cygnus olor) are one of the bay's most harmful species, edging out native waterfowl and destroying aquatic vegetation. This article will explore the many exciting aspects of the mute swans species from their population, behavior to their physical appearance.
The population trend for thi... (read more)
Author: Andrew Grey
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14. The Ancient Gandhara
September 09, 2009
The Indus Valley Civilization came into existence about 5000 years ago. A number of invaders from Central Asia, Afghanistan and ancient Greece attacked this beautiful land and influenced the local art and culture. As a result a mixed culture cropped up and a Gandhara art flourished in the reign of Maharaja Kanishk. The kingdom of Maharajah was called Gandhara. It was situated in the vale of Peshawar, the Potohar platue and on the Kabul river. Today the area stretching from Peshawar to Rawalpindi in the north of Pakistan is considered as Gandhara. The capital of ancient Gandhara was Taxila. It ... (read more)
Author: Hasan Akhtar
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15. Pattaya hotels: a paradise for tourists
September 02, 2009
Pattaya is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Thailand. The city is famous for its beaches and is thus known as Asia’s best beach resort. Pattaya can be divided into four regions- North Pattaya, South Pattaya, Central Pattaya or Beachroad and Jomtien Beach. All these areas have some fine hotels and resorts. The type of accommodation ranges from posh and luxurious 4 and 5 star hotels to simple roadside hotels and guesthouses.
Some of the finest Pattaya hotels and resorts are:
Hotels in North Pattaya
Hotel Bella Villa Metro located in North Pattaya has 53 deluxe seavi... (read more)
Author: Marc Jones
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16. How to make money, one dollar at a time
September 02, 2009
A guy runs an ad in on Craigslist to sell instructions on how to build your own yurt ( A yurt is a portable, felt-covered, wood lattice-framed dwelling structure traditionally used by nomads in the steppes of Central Asia ) why not everything else is on Craiglists and what does he have to lose, it' free. And low and behold finds out it sells. Then starts to run ads for it in papers across the country.
Mr. Yurt decides to try and market his e-book on How to fly at kite. Well, no pun intended, it just doesn't fly. But the next week he puts together a list of the top 100 fly fishing spots in... (read more)
Author: Madison Osprey
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17. Rodney Howard Brown was in East London South Africa today
August 03, 2009
GNNY is a domain dedicated to the reports and events of rebirth in America as well as NY town and the Revival ministry of Rodney Howard Browne. Rodney Howard Browne gave his heart to the Lord at the age of five. He has seen mighty revivals break out in North, South and Central America , Africa ( including south africa ), the united kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia , East East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Israel and run anywhere from one to 4 consecutive weeks. They also priest a church in Tampa, Florida, The stream at Tampa Bay, which he set up and which now has 3k members... (read more)
Author: John Boyer
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18. Kenya Seizes Ivory, Rhino Horns as Poaching on Rise
July 16, 2009
An ivory market in central AfricaThe Kenyan government has seized $1 million worth of elephant ivory and black rhinoceros horns which were on their way from southern Africa to Asia. As Alan Boswell reports from Nairobi, illegal poaching of elephants and rhinos is on the rise to meet climbing Asian demand. The incident on Tuesday came on the heels of a report last week from conservation groups that illegal rhinoceros poaching is at a 15-year high. According to the groups, three times as many rhinos are now being poached per month in South Africa and Zimbabwe than was averaged per month across a... (read more)
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19. Cheap Luxury Stay In Kuala Lumpur
July 21, 2009
Malaysia is on the top of the list when it comes to visiting countries in Asia. From the unique Malay cuisine to the rich cultural heritage Malaysia has many aspects that attract visitors from all across the globe. Travelers to the region can enjoy exciting times in the varied experiences that the country has to offer. The central city of Kuala Lumpur is the center of attraction for tourists.
The capital city, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most visited regions within the country. Translated as muddy estuary in the local language this contemporary city actually began as a small mining village... (read more)
Author: Brain Mask
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20. Traveling to Thailand
July 21, 2009
Thailand an interesting country located in the South east of Asia, is also
called the golden land, not because of the gold available there, rather for
the certain luster, whether it is the fertile rice fields in the central
plain or the virgin beaches or the warm hospitality extended by its people.
In spite of the rainy season being a bit rough, there are some advantages,
temperatures are cooler, tourists are less in number and the landscape is
fresh and green.
Of late this island country has been in news, but for all the wrong reasons.
Thailand h... (read more)
Author: Mikka Klimek
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21. Western China's Continued Problems Could Lead to Investment Falloff in Central Asia
July 21, 2009
China locked down Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, and several other cities in the far western region of China today as a third day of protests over real and perceived injustices continued throughout the region. Mobile phone coverage and internet services were cut as armed police entered ethnic Uighur neighborhoods following deadly clashes Sunday that left at least 156 people dead and thousands injured.
The unrest in Xinjiang follows similar protests in Tibet last year where monks and ethnic Tibetans rioted against Han Chinese policies. The violence in Urumqi on Sunday was the deadliest e... (read more)
Author: dezan shira
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22. 494 sq m (~32 acress) of land, planned by Jurong, Singapore. PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) FOR
July 08, 2009
Amritsar, the holy city ‘Golden Temple’ is one of the most vibrant tourist centers of North India. The Golden Temple occupies centre stage as more than one lakh pilgrims & tourists from all across the globe, pay obeisance daily. Amritsar, the Gateway to India, has been a trade centre with Central Asia since ages and the recent opening of trade activities between Pakistan & India through Wagah Border has made the City of Amritsar a robust international Trade Center envisaging a new chapter of rapid growth era. One of the renowned cities of India, Amritsar, is witnessing rapid Industrialization... (read more)
Author: Sapna Rani
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23. Travel to Ukraine
June 30, 2009
Travel to Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia. The country is rather flat and includes autonomous region of Crimea in the south.
Most of the Crimean Tatars were forcibly moved to Central Asia in 1944 to suppress its nationalist intentions.
Ukrainian
The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian, one of the three East Slavic languages, closely related to Russian tickets and Belarusian.
In the early history of Ukraine
Tatar Mongols invaded the area in the 13 th century, but in the western Ukrainian principality o... (read more)
Author: rubinavn viny
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