Silk Road

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

The most interesting facts about Afghanistan, from persistent instability and conflict to a country that is rich in history and culture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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