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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Large double-sided map of Tibet with insets of the Lhasa Valley, the Norbulingka, the Potala area & the Barkor area. Elevation tinting in pastel shades shows the general relief, with selected mountain peak altitudes marked. International, disputed, & provincial/regional borders are all clearly marked, as are railways. Main roads are marked with their distances; connecting roads, tracks and ...

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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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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Tibet on an indexed overview map at 1:1, 500, 000 from the Kathmandu-based Nepa Maps, with coverage extending west/east from Dawa/ Dapa & Montser/ Moincer (west of Mt. Kailash) to Nakchu north-east of Lhasa. In the north the map extends to approx, 33º, & south of the Tibetan border coverage

Includes:: the whole of Nepal, & Bhutan, with Sikkim & the Indian Himalaya, plus parts of the adjoining Indian states. Topography is shown by shading based on the satellite imagery, with plenty of peak heights marked on the map. In Tibet the map shows the network of main & secondary road connections, the railway route to Lhasa, plus local airports. Symbols indicate locations with tourist accommodation & various places of interest are highlighted. Relief shading & tourist information continues in Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim & Uttaranchal, but in India south of the Nepali border only road & rail connections are shown. All place names are in the Latin alphabet, with both Tibetan & Chinese versions given for selected locations. The map has latitude & longitude margin ticks at 30’ intervals. The index is next to the map & lists places & lakes, plus (mainly in Nepal) peaks, base camps & passes.

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Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed map from Gizi Map presenting the region with relief shading to show its topography. Names of many settlements are shown in two or three versions: in the Latin alphabet transliteration of the Chinese & the Tibetan versions, plus for larger places also in Chinese. Coverage of Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 is published by Gizi Map in two editions: geographical (with altitude colouring) or road (with relief shading to make road network stand out better from the background)
- both version have the same information. The presentation of the topography is supplemented by graphics for deserts, swamps, salt flats, etc. plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. Road network is graded into seven types, including selected country tracks & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines are included, local airports are marked, & the maps also show the division of the Tibet Autonomous Region into prefectures. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, temples, natural curiosities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse &

Includes:: a separate list of places of interest. Map legend

Includes:: English, Chinese & Tibetan. Also provided is a street plan of central Lhasa including the Norbulingka, highlighting selected hotels & various places of interest. The road edition also has an enlargement of the Mount Kailas area at 1:150, 000 with the trekking circuit from Darchen. The map is part Gizi Map’s series covering China at 1:2, 000, 000.PLEASE NOTE: both versions, the geographical & the road edition, are also available as wall maps.




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Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 on an indexed map from Gizi Map presenting the region with relief shading to show its topography. Names of many settlements are shown in two or three versions: in the Latin alphabet transliteration of the Chinese & the Tibetan versions, plus for larger places also in Chinese. Coverage of Tibet at 1:2, 000, 000 is published by Gizi Map in two editions: geographical (with altitude colouring) or road (with relief shading to make road network stand out better from the background)
- both version have the same information. The presentation of the topography is supplemented by graphics for deserts, swamps, salt flats, etc. plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, passes, etc. Road network is graded into seven types, including selected country tracks & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines are included, local airports are marked, & the maps also show the division of the Tibet Autonomous Region into prefectures. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, temples, natural curiosities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse &

Includes:: a separate list of places of interest. Map legend

Includes:: English, Chinese & Tibetan. Also provided is a street plan of central Lhasa including the Norbulingka, highlighting selected hotels & various places of interest. The road edition also has an enlargement of the Mount Kailas area at 1:150, 000 with the trekking circuit from Darchen. The map is part Gizi Map’s series covering China at 1:2, 000, 000.PLEASE NOTE: both versions, the geographical & the road edition, are also available as wall maps.




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Situated north of the Himalayas, Tibet is famous for its unique culture & its controversial assimilation into modern China. Yet Tibet in the twenty-first century can only be properly understood in the context of its extraordinary history. Sam van Schaik brings the history of Tibet to life by telling the stories of the people involved, from the glory days of the Tibetan empire in the seventh century through to the present day. He explores the emergence of Tibetan Buddhism & the rise of the Dalai Lamas, Tibet`s entanglement in the ` Great Game` in the early twentieth century, its submission to Chinese Communist rule in the 1950s, & the troubled times of recent decades. Tibet sheds light on the country`s complex relationship with China & explains often-misunderstood aspects of its culture, such as reborn lamas, monasteries & hermits, ” The Tibetan Book of the Dead”, & the role of the Dalai Lama. Van Schaik works through the layers of history & myth to create a compelling narrative, one that offers readers a greater understanding of this important & controversial corner of the world. ...