30 interesting facts about Iran
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From one of the oldest continuous civilisations to the nose job capital of the world, these are the most interesting facts about Iran.

33 interesting facts about Kazakhstan
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From a sport with a headless goat to a rich history of space exploration, these are the most interesting facts about Kazakhstan.

25 interesting facts about Kyrgyzstan
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The most interesting facts about Kyrgyzstan include an epic poem, a rich nomadic culture and the World Nomad Games.

Astana: the Kazakh capital that keeps changing its name
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The tallest flagpole in the world is the Jeddah Flagpole, located in Saudia Arabia. Erected in 2014, the flagpole stands 171m (561ft) high.

27 interesting facts about Armenia
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The most interesting facts about Armenia, from the world’s oldest winery and leather shoe to compulsory chess lessons for school children.

32 interesting facts about Afghanistan
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The most interesting facts about Afghanistan, from one of the planet’s most dangerous countries to the world’s first oil paintings.

What were the countries along the Silk Road?
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We take a look at the countries along the Silk Road, the ancient network of trade routes that connected China with the West.

28 interesting facts about Tajikistan
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The most interesting facts about Tajikistan, from the world’s second-highest road, the Pamir Highway, to a capital city called Monday.

27 interesting facts about Turkmenistan
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The most interesting facts about Turkmenistan, from a president nicknamed “The Turkmenator” to a fire pit called the “Door to Hell”.

24 interesting facts about Uzbekistan
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The most interesting facts about Uzbekistan, from one of the planet’s worst environmental disasters to the crossroad of the world’s cultures.

25 interesting facts about Mongolia
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From ancient nomadic culture to one of the world’s greatest empires, these are the most interesting facts about Mongolia.