Division of Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the historical division of Central Asia into states, focusing on Afghanistan, Khiva, Bukhara, and others. It highlights the lack of ethnic boundaries and the influence of Russia, which divided the region into provinces. Post-revolution, Stalin redrew borders based on ethnicity, leading to the creation of new republics like Turkmenistan and Kirghistan. These changes caused ethnic tensions, especially in the Fergana Valley.

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