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Question
Which are the two main rivers of Central Asia and why are they important?
Solution
The two main rivers of Central Asia are the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya. The rivers are very important to the Central Asian countries as the region remains quite dry for most of the year. 60% of Central Asia is deserted.
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