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What does the suffix 'stan' mean in Persian?
What does the suffix 'stan' mean in Persian?
- Land of deserts
- Kingdom of
- Land of rivers
- Place of (correct)
Which country in Central Asia is known as the Land of the Uzbeks?
Which country in Central Asia is known as the Land of the Uzbeks?
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan (correct)
- Kazakhstan
- Tajikistan
What is the primary physical feature of Central Asia?
What is the primary physical feature of Central Asia?
- Tropical rainforests
- Coastal beaches
- Highlands and plateaus
- Vast grassy steppe (correct)
Which sea does Central Asia have access to?
Which sea does Central Asia have access to?
What is the most popular religion in Central Asia?
What is the most popular religion in Central Asia?
What is the capital city of Tajikistan?
What is the capital city of Tajikistan?
Flashcards
What does 'stan' mean?
What does 'stan' mean?
The suffix 'stan' means 'place of' in Persian languages.
What is Uzbekistan known as?
What is Uzbekistan known as?
Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia known as the "Land of the Uzbeks."
What is the primary feature of Central Asia?
What is the primary feature of Central Asia?
The vast grassy steppe is the main physical feature of Central Asia.
What sea does Central Asia border?
What sea does Central Asia border?
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What is the dominant religion in Central Asia?
What is the dominant religion in Central Asia?
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What is the capital of Tajikistan?
What is the capital of Tajikistan?
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Study Notes
The Meaning of "Stan"
- "Stan" means "place of" or "country" in Persian.
- It's equivalent to "land" in English, as in England or Scotland.
Countries with the Suffix "Stan"
- Kazakhstan - Land of the Kazakhs
- Kyrgyzstan - Land of the Kyrgyz
- Tajikistan - Land of the Tajiks
- Turkmenistan - Land of the Turkmen
- Uzbekistan - Land of the Uzbeks
Countries that Make Up Central Asia
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Tajikistan
Bordering Countries of Central Asia
- Russia
- Iran
- China
Climate in Central Asia
- Summer: around 30 degrees Celsius
- Winter: below -40 degrees Celsius
Physical Features of Central Asia
- Vast grassy steppe
- Highlands
- Deserts
- Steppes (vast, mostly level, treeless plains)
Geographical Features and Capitals
- Caspian Sea: borders Central Asia
- Uzbekistan: home to Samarkand
- Capitals of countries in Central Asia:
- Kazakhstan: Astana
- Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek
- Turkmenistan: Ashgabat
- Tajikistan: Dushanbe
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Test your knowledge about 'Stan' countries and Central Asia with this quiz! Learn about the meaning of 'Stan' and the countries with 'stan' as a suffix. Also, identify the five countries that make up Central Asia.
