Turkic

Turkic refers to a group of related languages and cultures originating from Central Asia, spoken by peoples across Eurasia, including Turkey, Central Asia, and parts of Eastern Europe. These languages, such as Turkish, Uzbek, and Kazakh, share common linguistic roots and historical ties. The Turkic peoples have diverse histories but are often linked by cultural similarities, nomadic traditions, and historic empires like the Seljuks and Ottomans. Overall, Turkic encompasses a broad, interconnected linguistic and cultural family spread across multiple countries and regions.