How well do you know the Central Asia ‘stans?
The five ‘stans – Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan – of Central Asia make up part of the Silk Road. See how much you know about them…
How well do you know Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan? The Silk Road ‘stans are easy to suss, right? Perhaps not. Time to find out one way or the other.
P.S. If you’ve read the results of the Reader Travel Awards 2020, one of the answers should be easy. Good luck!
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Question 1 of 16
1. The ‘stans are also known as the Silk Road. Which of the following countries was not on the ancient Silk Road?
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Question 2 of 16
2. Which of these cities is the capital of Uzbekistan?
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Question 3 of 16
3. Which Silk Road ‘stan is the owner of this flag?
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Question 4 of 16
4. Which ‘stan was voted the Top Emerging Destination in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2020?
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Question 5 of 16
5. In which ‘stan would you find the Fann Mountains?
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Question 6 of 16
6. In which ‘stan would you find the otherworldly Lake Kaindy?
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Question 7 of 16
7. Which of the Central Asia ‘stans is the biggest (by sq km)?
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Question 9 of 16
9. Only one ‘stan shares a border with the remaining Central Asian countries (plus Afghanistan). Which is it?
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Question 10 of 16
10. Two Central Asia ‘stans border the Caspian Sea. Which are they?
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Question 11 of 16
11. Which Silk Road ‘stan is the owner of this flag?
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Question 12 of 16
12. Turkmenistan is home to the ‘Gate of Hell’, a fiery crater called Darvaza. Why does it still burn?
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Question 13 of 16
13. In which Uzbek city would you find the jaw-dropping Registan?
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Question 14 of 16
14. Can you identify this important Tajik statue?
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Question 15 of 16
15. Kyrgyzstan has several traditional horseriding sports. Which of these is NOT one of them?
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Question 16 of 16
