Landlocked between Russia & China, & surrounded by the shimmering Caspian Sea shores & the Altai & Tian Shan mountains, a trip to the exotic wilds of Kazakhstan will erase any association Westerners may have with the film Borat. Visit in May & find the slopes of the Tian Shan carpeted with tulips, base yourself in cosmopolitan Almaty & daytrip to the nearby mountains & forest (where the pious may encounter the legendary Buddhist kingdom of Shambala), or sample a glass of kumiss at a Kazakh dastarkhan. Now updated with more detail, Kazakhstan provides in-depth explanation of the rich & unique Kazakh traditions & nomadic heritage. The most comprehensive guide available, its invaluable for anyone visiting or living in Kazakhstan.