In the same way that Scotland could be read as “land of the Scots,” Tajikistan means “Land of the Tajiks.” The Persian suffix “Stan” means place or land. Do you know what the names of the other ‘Stans of Central Asia mean?
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I am a TCK – Third Culture Kid. Born in Canada but grew up in Central and South Asia. My mother, my father and my wife are from three different countries. As an adult I have lived and worked on three different continents. My life thus far has been an adventure. It can also be confusing. Sometimes I write to reflect on the past, sometimes to try to make sense of the present. I am a teacher, husband and father. I teach Design & Technology at a high school in the UK and think that everyone would benefit from learning more practical skills, myself included. I am passionate about faith and about people. I love learning about history. I love to travel and to meet new people and explore different cultures. And the more I explore the more I want to catch a glimpse of the other side of the mountains… View all posts by Bravo
If I were younger, I would plan to visit them all!
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I’d love to visit Kyrgyzstan. It seems to be really beautiful !
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