Central Asia

Visa Guide to Central Asia

What visas do I need for Central Asia and how do I get them? Generally, citizens of developed countries do not need visas to travel to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. There are two notable exceptions: Citizens of the United States need an electronic visa for Uzbekistan, if they are younger than 55. Citizens of […]

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Central Asia

Issyk – Kul, Kyrgyzstan

Issyk – Kul lake Issyk Kul is known locally as the “Pearl of Kyrgyzstan.” It is a large lake surrounded by mountains and one of the most prominent tourist highlights of the country. Issyk Kul lake was formed roughly 25 million years ago and has an endorheic basin, meaning it has no outflow to other […]

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Central Asia

Central Asian Capitals

5 Central Asian Capitals: The capital of Kazakhstan – Astana The capital of Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek The capital of Tajikistan – Dushanbe The capital of Turkmenistan – Ashgabat The capital of Uzbekistan – Tashkent The capitals of Central Asia Five countries with one common past – that’s how to describe the five nations that comprise […]

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