Central Asia is located in the central region of Asia, stretching from the Caspian Sea in the west to China’s western border in the east. It is bordered by Russia to the north, and by Iran, Afghanistan, and China to the south. The region includes the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. The landscape consists of vast grassy steppes and desert land, with the principal deserts being the Karakum and Kyzylkum. The area experiences dry climatic conditions, with hot summers and cool winters.
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