Geographical Features of Central Asia

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Tian Shan Mountains

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Mountains located to the east of the Caspian Sea and north of the Pamir Mountains.

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Pamir Mountains

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High mountains found south of the Tian Shan Mountains and east of the Caspian Sea.

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Amu Darya River

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A river that flows westward, located south of the Aral Sea.

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Syr Darya River

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A river that flows westward, located north of the Amu Darya River and also flows into the Aral Sea.

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Kazakh Steppe (Uplands)

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A large flat grassy area to the north of the Tian Shan Mountains and east of the Caspian Sea.

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Kyzlkum Desert

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A desert lying between the Amu Darya and Syr Darya Rivers, to the southwest of the Kazakh Steppe.

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Yurt

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A round, tent-like home used by nomadic people, especially in Central Asia. It is made of wood and felt, and it can be easily moved.

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Taiga

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A type of forest found in cold areas, filled with many trees, like pines. It usually has long, cold winters and short summers.

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Steppe

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A large, flat area of grassland with few trees. It can be found in places that are not too wet or too dry.

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Permafrost

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Ground that is permanently frozen. This happens in very cold places where the ground stays frozen all year long.