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Wander through history in Uzbekistan's Silk Road towns, taste the nomad's life in a Kyrgyz yurtstay, be astonished by the bizarre personality cult of Turkmenistan's president, experience cutting-edge adventure on Tajikistan's soaring peaks and lose yourself in the desertscapes of Kazakhstan. Surreal, fascinating and addictive - discover the 'stans with this insightful and comprehensive guide. • GET THERE FIRST - brand-new coverage of Afghanistan, open to travellers for the first time in 25 years• GET AROUND with the help of 80 detailed maps and thorough transport information• WORK THE BUREAUCRACY like an old hand with our tips on getting visas, crossing borders and handling officials• HANG WITH THE LOCALS - details on how to access the unique community based tourism network• GET THE BACKGROUND on the region's intriguing history, politics and culture

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Central Asia, Bradley Mayhew, Michael Kohn, Paul Clammer

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2004
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Language
English
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Released
2004
Format
Paperback
Pages
512
ISBN10
1864502967
ISBN13
9781864502961
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First published
1996
Original title
Central Asia
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Wander through history in Uzbekistan's Silk Road towns, taste the nomad's life in a Kyrgyz yurtstay, be astonished by the bizarre personality cult of Turkmenistan's president, experience cutting-edge adventure on Tajikistan's soaring peaks and lose yourself in the desertscapes of Kazakhstan. Surreal, fascinating and addictive - discover the 'stans with this insightful and comprehensive guide. • GET THERE FIRST - brand-new coverage of Afghanistan, open to travellers for the first time in 25 years• GET AROUND with the help of 80 detailed maps and thorough transport information• WORK THE BUREAUCRACY like an old hand with our tips on getting visas, crossing borders and handling officials• HANG WITH THE LOCALS - details on how to access the unique community based tourism network• GET THE BACKGROUND on the region's intriguing history, politics and culture