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Things to See on Your Holidays in Kyrgyzstan
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on September 9, 2010
Often referred to as the Switzerland of Asia, Kyrgyzstan is very different from the other countries. It comes with its own share of customs, and surprises, filling the mountainous landscape. Compared with the dry and hot plains of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, this place is quite refreshing. Even though it does not have a long running history, the natural beauty of this place makes up for all the drawbacks. People here are very friendly and helpful, so travelling here is that much easier.
When making a trip out into this wilderness, remember to carry a local guide and the list of five places that you must see, which will make it that much more fun.
Kazakhstan – NOT Borat Land
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on August 15, 2010
I have written this article to help people who want to learn more about Kazakhstan. Whilst the film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan was funny, it did not paint anything like an accurate picture of this country. Some people want to learn more about Kazakhstan purely for their own education, others may be thinking of taking a vacation here. I moved to from Britain to Kazakhstan in April 2006, to Astana, where my wife’s parents live. Since then, I’ve learnt a lot, and seen many of my mis-conceptions blown away.
Things that may grab your attention whilst you’re over here:
Investment Opportunities in Kazakhstan – Central Asia’s Boom Economy
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on July 22, 2010
Thinking about new investment destinations in Asia? What about the Republic of Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan, located between the borders of Russia and China in Central Asia, is size of the whole of Western Europe and four times the size of Texas.
It currently has double the oil reserves of the the North Sea with over 35 billion barrels and by 2015 the current projections are for oil reserves of more than 100 billion barrels. For any economy this is a pretty good situation considering the oil price has been hovering at US$135 a barrel and will probably go higher. Besides oil, it has the world’s largest reserves of barite, lead, tungsten, and uranium; second largest reserves of chromite, silver, and zinc; third largest of manganese, significant deposits of copper, gold, and iron ore. Rich in natural resources, Kazakhstan has become a popular destination for the oil and mining industry since it emerged from independence from the Soviet Union.