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Lake Issyk Kul – A Spectacular Mountain Lake in Kyrgyzstan
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on November 1, 2010
Kyrgyzstan boasts a number of spectacular mountain lakes. It is possible to travel through spectacular mountain scenery and experience the traditional life of the Kyrgyz while staying in yurts. There are also opportunities for spectacular horse treks and hikes throughout.
Lake Issyk Kul, which means “hot lake” in the Kyrgyz language, is situated in the northern Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan. It is the tenth largest lake in the world by volume and the second largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea. Although it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, it never freezes; hence its name.
Lake Issyk Kul – A Spectacular Mountain Lake in Kyrgyzstan
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on October 6, 2010
Kyrgyzstan boasts a number of spectacular mountain lakes. It is possible to travel through spectacular mountain scenery and experience the traditional life of the Kyrgyz while staying in yurts. There are also opportunities for spectacular horse treks and hikes throughout.
Lake Issyk Kul, which means “hot lake” in the Kyrgyz language, is situated in the northern Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan. It is the tenth largest lake in the world by volume and the second largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea. Although it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, it never freezes; hence its name.
Getting a Kyrgyzstan Visa on Arrival – Three Things You Should Know
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on July 22, 2010
Did you know that you can receive a Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek? This is true for Americans, Canadians, British and more when flying into the country. Since Kyrgyzstan embassies around the world are few and far between, instead of dealing with dodgy mail service or travel to a far away location to apply in person, many choose to just apply once in the airport and on Kyrgyz land. To help out with the Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival, here are three things you should know.
1. The visa you receive is a tourist visa
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.