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Kyrgyzstan Attractions
Posted by alibabarika in Articles on November 1, 2010
Kyrgyzstan is probably one of the Soviet Satellite Republics prior to the Soviet Union collapsed. Despite the political tension within the country within the past decade, the present regime has mostly isolated the turmoil in the southern regions on the region. Kyrgyzstan is probably one of the most progressive nations in central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan is predominantly Muslim with practically three fourths of its population being Muslims. However the region isn’t as strict as other Muslim nations and headscarves for women are not by and large watched.
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: