Central Asia

Central Asia covers a large part on the world map (half the size of the US) but is hardly recognised in media or travel reports. That's why it was a bit difficult to imagine how it would be like here. As it was part of the former Sowjet Union one would probably expect something very Russia like. In fact it's quite different. People look rather Chinese than Russian, Food is rather Turkish, Religion is Islam and Language is a mix of national languages and Russian. It's amazing to see a Chinese looking Moslem eating Turkish Pide and speaking Russian!