Reiseführer Kasachstan: Mit Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Tien Schan und Kaspischem Meer

Schreiber, Dagmar

Trescher Verlag GmbH

A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan's vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, across which Genghis Khan's Mongol hordes galloped; the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, through whose foothills Silk Road travelers journeyed; the exquisite lakes and valleys of the Altai mountains in the northeast, and in the far west the archeologically rich desert coast of the Caspian Sea. With independence and the discovery of oil has come huge change, yet Kazakhstan remained one of the least known of Asian countries until the Borat movie took the world by storm in 2006. Now, this land of rich history, welcoming people and whirling bazaars shares its wonders with a curious world. • First dedicated English language guide to Kazakhstan—a huge and diverse country • The "Borat" phenomenon and its double-edged effect • Baikonur, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane and the Silk Road • The future of Kazakhstan's energy resources • Investment potential for businessmen • Kazakhstan's archeological wealth • Architecture from Astana to Almaty to Aktau • Holidays by the Caspian Sea • Superb photography from the grandeur of the Tien Shan and Altai mountains across the Great Steppe to the Caspian Sea • 126 color photos and 9 maps &amp; plans

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Travel

Asia

Odyssey

A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan’s vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, across which Genghis Khan’s Mongol hordes galloped; the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, through whose foothills Silk Road travelers journeyed; the exq

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai (Second Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Airphoto International Ltd.

Book by Schreiber, Dagmar, Tredinnick, Jeremy

Kazakhstan 2012: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai by Dagmar Schreiber (2012-12-20)

Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong

Endless steppe, stunning mountain scenery and the riches of the Caspian Sea are revealed in this comprehensive guide to Central Asia's largest country. A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan’s vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, across which Genghis Khan’s Mongol hordes galloped; the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, through whose foothills Silk Road travelers journeyed; the exquisite lakes and valleys of the Altai mountains in the northeast, and in the far west the archeologically rich desert coast of the Caspian Sea. With independence and the discovery of oil has come huge change, yet Kazakhstan remained one of the least known of Asian countries until the Borat movie took the world by storm in 2006. Now, this land of rich history, welcoming people and whirling bazaars shares its wonders with a curious world. Featuring: <ul>
<li>Baikonur, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane and the Silk Road</li>
<li>The future of Kazakhstan’s energy resources</li>
<li>Kazakhstan’s archeological wealth</li>
<li>Architecture from Astana to Almaty to Aktau</li>
<li>The Caspian: Kazakhstan on Sea</li>
<li>Valley hopping in the Tien Shan</li>
<li>The Borat paradox and its surprising effect</li>
<li>Superb photography from the grandeur of the Tien Shan and Altai mountains across the Great Steppe to the Caspian Sea</li>
</ul> 174 Color Photos, 17 Maps

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes From Caspian to Altai (Compact Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

History

Tredinnick, Jeremy

Middle East

Spectacular photography, rich historical background, and essential travel information are combined in this indispensable reference for the immense, diverse, remote region at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. A country larger than Western Europe, Kazakhstan’s vast expanse encompasses the Great Steppe, the heights of the Tien Shan in the south, the exquisite lakes and valleys of the mystical Altai mountains in the northeast, and the archaeologically rich desert coast of the Caspian Sea in the west. With independence and the discovery of oil has come rapid modernization, and Kazakhstan today stands as Central Asia’s most stable and forward-thinking nation.

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Reiseführer Kasachstan: Mit Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Tien Schan und Kaspischem Meer

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai (Second Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Kazakhstan 2012: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai by Dagmar Schreiber (2012-12-20)

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes From Caspian to Altai (Compact Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Kazakhstan: Nomadic Routes from Caspian to Altai (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)