Afghanistan

Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan (November 13, 2010) - An Afghan National Army Mi-17 helicopter flies over the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif following a supply mission to an outpost at Qush Tappeh, Afghanistan. (Photo by MC1 Eric S. Dehm, US Navy)

Kazakhstan

Almaty at night

Central Asia

Cumulative total of articles by Central Asians between 2008 and 2013, by field of science. Source: UNESCO Science Report: towards 2030 (2015), Figure 14.6

Central Asia

Uzbek men from Khiva, ca. 1861–1880

Official logo for the Definition of Free Cultural Works

Bishkek's central Ala Too Square, with the Erkindik (Freedom) Monument. Seen from a window in the National Museum.

Trends in research expenditure in Central Asia, as a percentage of GDP, 2001–2013. Source: UNESCO Science Report: 2030 (2015), Figure 14.3

On the southern shore of Issyk Kul lake, Issyk Kul Region.