Double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map from Terra Quest, covering the whole of Kyrgyzstan at 1:1, 000, 000, with additional panels providing more detailed coverage for trekking at scales between 1:100, 000 & 1:125, 000 & covering the Karakol region, Ala-Archa, Inylchek area with Jengish Chokusu (Pobeda Peak) & Khan Tengri, plus the Lenin Peak (Peak Achiktash) border area. The map of Kyrgyzstan provides a very good presentation of the country’s geography through satellite-based relief & plenty of names of topographic features. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network shows distances on main routes. Symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest, including local airports, tourist information offices, etc. Latitude & longitude grid is at 10’ intervals. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The map of Kyrgyzstan clearly shows which areas are presented in greater details on enlargements with contours at 50m intervals with numerous spot heights, relief shading, plus colouring for glaciers & forested areas. Trekking routes are marked, indicating more difficult sections & base camps. Symbols show locations with hotels & other tourist accommodation, restaurants & tourist information points. Latitude & longitude grid is at 1’ intervals. The map is laminated in a format similar to the old cloth-dissected maps so that sections of it can be easily folded back without damage.

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The easternmost part of Kyrgyzstan, between Lake Issyk-Kul & the Engilchek Glacier, on a contoured & GPS compatible, double-sided topographic map at 1:100, 000 from Goskartografiya in Bishkek, with most place names in the Latin alphabet & an English map legend. Coverage extends eastwards from Kyzyl-Suu, the easternmost part of Lake Issyk-Kul & Karakol to the Engilchek Glacier with the peaks of Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) & Khan Tengri. The map has contours at 40m intervals with numerous spot heights, plus colouring for forests, moraine & glaciers. Road network indicates paved, gravel & dirt roads. An overprint highlights trekking routes. Most place names, of both towns/settlements & of topographic features, have been transliterated into Latin alphabet. The map has a 2-km UTM grid. Map legend is in English.PLEASE NOTE: deliveries of titles published in Kyrgyzstan are infrequent
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Topographic coverage of the Canary Islands at 1:25, 000 published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional – Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic mapping at this scale: detailed presentation of the road network with rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. The majority of the titles have been published since late 1990s. Map legend is in Spanish only.COVERAGE: each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter, & IV = SE quarter. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Indexed street plan of Tiberias (Teverya) from Israel’s national survey organization. Contours at 10m intervals, both above & below the sea level show the topography of the area. The plan covers the whole of the build-up area of the municipality, extending south to include the Swiss Forest & the Tiberias Hot Springs National Park. Symbols highlight various historical & archaeological sites, places of worship, shopping centres & other facilities, etc. The plan also shows the course of the Israel National Trail. All place names are in both Hebrew & Roman alphabets. Map legend &, on the reverse, & index of streets & institutions & facilities including hotels, is in Hebrew & English. ...

One of the titles in a series of topographic maps covering much of north-west Africa, produced as part of the IMW* project in 1960’s. Each map covers an area spanning 6° in longitude & 4° in latitude. There is some variation in colouring & the depiction of terrain, but hill-shading, spot heights & contours are used to show the general relief. Additional graphics show features such as dunes, rock outcrops, cliffs, sand areas, escarpments, marshes, seasonal lakes & watercourses, & areas liable to flooding. Bathymetric contours are also included. Communications detail

Includes:: roads, major trails & railways, although there is some inconsistency in colouring & the extent of classification, e.g. not all maps distinguish seasonal roads. On most maps intermediate road distances are indicated on main routes. Symbols show airports, mosques, mines, oil & gas fields, lighthouses, ruins & significant isolated buildings. Administrative boundaries are marked & latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals, with further margin ticks at 1’ intervals. The map legend is in French only on some sheets, & in English & French on others.* The International Map of the World was a project conceived in the early 20th century to compile a world map series at 1:1, 000, 000 through the efforts of participating nations. The value of the program has declined since 1970 & the IMW is no longer regarded as an active international series.

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Overview map of Tibet at 1:3, 000, 000 from the Kathmandu based Nepa Maps. Coverage extends east to Kunming & Chengdu to include the neighbouring areas of adjoining provinces, north to beyond Kashgar showing the southern route across the Xinjiang province, &

Includes:: the whole of Nepal & Bhutan. The map has colouring indicating different provinces of China; topographic information is provided by markings for selected peaks. Various places of interest are highlighted. The map shows a large number of place names, all in Latin alphabet only, listed in an extensive index. Latitude & longitude are shown as margin ticks at 2° intervals. The index is next to the map.

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Tibet in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Tibet at 1:1, 500, 000 with the Lhasa Valley at 1:50, 000 on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with both topographic & tourist information. The map, part of Reise Know-How's highly acclaimed World Mapping Project is double-sided, to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring with numerous spot heights & names of mountain ranges & passes. Salt lakes, swamps, seasonal rivers & glacier are also shown. Detailed presentation of the road network

Includes:: minor roads & tracks. Railway connection to Lhasa is also shown. Internal administrative units are shown with their boundaries & names. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. A wide range of symbols mark various places of interest including sacred places, palaces, dzongs, archaeological sites, temples, museums, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1

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The stories range from delightful & funny to cautionary & inspiring, & provide readers with a road map that deepens & enriches their travels. Enjoy riveting tales by world-renowned writers. One author witnesses an ancient sky burial; another works as an extra on a Chinese movie set. One of the essays describes a visit to the Potala Palace, home of the Dalai Lama, & another describes holy Mount Kailash. ...

This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt`s Tibet encompasses the wider region of ethnic Tibet with more detailed coverage of the Amdo & Kham regions than is found in other guides. It also

Includes:: essential information on new border openings & is particularly strong on map data, which is extremely difficult to find in Tibet itself, including new theme maps covering a range of topics, from Tibetan regions to the Three Parallel Rivers UN World Heritage Sites, sacred landscapes, permafrost & major river sources. Bradt`s Tibet benefits from years of consistent research. Michael Buckley has been visiting & researching Tibet for more than 30 years & has a raft of books to his name. Thanks to his knowledge & expertise, Bradt`s Tibet offers a more extensive language appendix than is found in other guidebooks, plus essential guidelines on cultural etiquette (including a special section on hand gestures to use), local customs & travelling with minimum impact on Tibet`s culture & environment. There is also an appendix on fauna & an extensive list of recommended further resources, including books, music, films & even virtual reality Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. The `land of snows` possesses the world`s highest peaks (including Everest) & its deepest gorges as well as some of the wildest & roughest road routes in high Asia. Bradt`s Tibet provides all the practical information you need to explore ethnic Tibet independently, whether motoring, mountain-biking or trekking. Tibet has always fascinated travellers & armchair travellers because it is so difficult to access due to its remoteness & extreme altitude. Now, under Chinese rule, Tibet is a sensitive destination for Westerners. Visitors needs all the information that they can lay their hands on-and this guidebook provides plenty. With flight routes & rail access to Tibet expanding, & new border crossings opening, Michael Buckley & Bradt`s Tibet provide all of the information you need to make the most of a trip.

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