Central Asian countries are a group of nations located in the heart of Asia, including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan is a landlocked country with a population of over 33 million people. Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous nation with a population of 6.5 million people. Kazakhstan is the largest Central Asian country, with a population of 18 million people. Mongolia is a landlocked country with a population of 3.3 million people. Turkmenistan is a desert nation with a population of 5.8 million people. All of these countries have a rich cultural heritage and are home to many different ethnic groups.