What do banks and stadiums have in common? Directly, there is no obvious connection.
One unproven theory, however, suggests that where large amounts of capital are concentrated, generous investments often follow — including funding for major sports facilities.
Our regular contributor and data visualization creator, Nurasyl Abrazakuly, has mapped out the largest banks and stadiums across Central Asia.
The visualization compares financial powerhouses with the region’s biggest sports venues, offering an unusual perspective on the relationship between money, infrastructure and public spectacle.
