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The countries of Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, plus the southernmost part of Kazakhstan between Almaty and Qyzylorda presented by Reise-Know-How at 1:1,700,000 on a waterproof and tear-resistant, indexed road map with topographic and tourist information. The map, part of the publishers’ highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided (with a very generous overlap) to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient size sheet. 

Road and rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which shows the area’s topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes and names of its numerous mountain ranges. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Road network includes unsurfaced roads and seasonal tracks. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including UNESCO heritage sites, the route of the Silk Road, museums and archaeological remains, selected hotels, beaches, winter sports areas, etc. National parks and protected areas are prominently shown. Also marked are oil and gas pipelines. The map has a latitude and longitude grid at intervals of 1° and an index of place names with a separate list of national parks. Map legend includes English.

• Publisert: 2020
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:1 700 000

Tysk kartserie med flotte kart på slitesterkt plastpapir.

• Publisert: 2024
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:2 000 000

Finally, our ITMB map of Uzbekistan is back in print! Tourism to the ‘Stans’ is increasing as these former parts of the Soviet Empire find their way in a changing world. This time, we have combined the country with the two other Stans on one side, which makes sense given their shape; then, on the reverse side, we have expanded the artwork to show Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to good advantage.

The map also includes excellent inset maps of Samarkand, Tashkent, Dushanbe, and Bishkek, which I’m sure all are familiar names. Needless to say, all three countries count as ‘adventure’ travel. Facilities are good in major cities, but roads are of an uncertain quality, and accommodations sparse. Still, this is an exceptionally interesting part of the world. The traditional Great Silk Road passed through this region, and to this day Tashkent is a major trading transfer point. Nine points of major interest are included, including the Ark-Citadel dating from 400BC, the Minaret of Kalta-Minor, and the great Caravanserai from the Middle Ages.

• Publisert: 2019
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Vanntett papir
• Målestokk: 1:1 100 000, 1: 1 600 000