What is Caucasus Central Asia?

Caucasus Central Asia refers to the area south of Caucasus Mountains and north of Caspian Sea, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and other countries.

2. History and culture

Caucasus Central Asia has a long history and is an important stop on the Silk Road. It used to be the border between the ancient Greeks and Persians, and it was also an important battlefield for the expansion of the Mongolian empire. In the long history, it has left rich humanistic, historical and cultural heritages, such as the Temple of San Diego in Georgia, Samarkand in Uzbekistan, Aya Sophia Cathedral in Cyprus, etc.

In addition, the Caucasus and Central Asia have preserved rich and colorful traditional culture and folk art, such as fire dance in Azerbaijan and equestrian culture in Kyrgyzstan.

3. Geographical features

Caucasus Central Asia is located at the intersection of Eurasia, with diverse terrain and rich resources. Its north is vast grasslands, forests and deserts, while its south is mountains, plateaus and valleys. The ecological environment of the Caspian Sea provides a unique advantage for this region.

At the same time, the Caucasus and Central Asia are also active geological tectonic belts in the world, with frequent natural disasters, such as earthquakes and mudslides.

4. Economic development

Caucasus Central Asia is one of the important hubs of the Silk Road Economic Belt and Maritime Silk Road in the 2 1 century, and it has been an important node of East-West trade since ancient times.

With the development of economic globalization, countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia began to strengthen regional cooperation and promote infrastructure construction and economic development. At the same time, the development of oil and gas resources has also become the key to regional economic development. For example, Azerbaijan's oil and gas industry has become one of its biggest economic pillars.