Central Asia, a region stretching from the Caspian Sea to Western China and from Afghanistan to Siberia, is rapidly establishing itself as a crucial crossroads in the global geopolitical landscape and as an emerging technological hub. Covering an area of approximately 4 million km² and home to over 72 million people, the region comprises five countries: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Its strategic location, abundance of natural resources, and dynamic economies are drawing the attention of major global powers, including Russia, China, the United States, the European Union, India, Iran, and Turkey.

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