Why is Central Asia so diverse?

Central Asia is very far from the major rivers and the sea, where the most powerful and influential civilizations were created and developed. Because it lacked an anchor civilization of their own, Central Asia became the confluence of cultures. The first major influences come from Persia, India, and China. read more

Later, Buddhism was spread separately from China and India, and took hold in mainland Southeast Asia. Islam came much later and dominated the maritime (i.e. “islands”) Southeast Asia. 4. Impact. Differences in race and geography and climate led to Southeast Asia’s diverse history and culture. read more