ASIAN Geographic

ASIAN Geographic is the bi-monthly magazine that scours the region to bring readers the most compelling stories and images from the world's largest and most diverse continent. Readers enjoy a unique melting pot of breathtaking photography and in-depth features covering culture, nature, sustainability issues and exploration into the history of this diverse region. A regular 'Exploration' segment follows brave field editors as they travel deep into Asia's unexplored regions to take readers on a journey.

Asian Geographic

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STAY GROUNDED: The Earth Element • Earth is the planet we call home. But earth doesn’t necessarily always represent the physical planet, but also that part of us which is stable, solid and dependable. Earth is the realm of abundance, prosperity and wealth. It is a personality trait and a vital element.

THE EARTH ELEMENT IN A NUTSHELL:

The Earth People

Meet Me in the Middle • Walk with us through the centre of the planet

Battle of the Hemispheres

From the Very Beginning: A World of Inventions • Our human ancestors started innovating nearly 2.5 million years ago

Spirits Revisited • Spirit possession rituals have an unsettling link to our cultural past

Spiritual Rituals Around the Continent

Question and Answer on the Mountain

CELEBRATING NOWRUZ • Central Asia

Celebrating Nowruz • HOW THE PERSIAN NEW YEAR BECAME CENTRAL ASIA’S MOST IMPORTANT FESTIVAL

DID YOU KNOW

A Quick Guide to Central Asia • {KAZAKHSTAN}

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