+**Central Asia** is a vast, landlocked region spanning the heart of [Asia](/wiki/asia), characterized by its expansive [Steppe](/wiki/steppe) and towering mountains. Historically a crossroads of empires and cultures, it played a pivotal role in the ancient [Silk Road](/wiki/silk_road) trade routes, connecting East and West.
+## See also
+- [Kazakhstan](/wiki/kazakhstan)
+- [Uzbekistan](/wiki/uzbekistan)
+- [Nomads](/wiki/nomads)
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