Caucasus

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£9.50

The Caucasus on an indexed, waterproof and tear-resistant road map with topographic and tourist information, plus very clear presentation of the international and internal administrative boundaries. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient size sheet.

In addition to the international borders, internal administrative boundaries are also marked, showing in Russia Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia and other republics, and in Georgia Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Ajaria. Also clearly marked are the two Azeri enclaves in northern Armenia, plus an Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan, as well as the 1994 ceasefire line around Nagorno-Karabakh where alternative Armenian place names are indicated. Within Georgia, Armenia and Russia names of main cities are also shown in each country’s alphabet. Border crossings are clearly marked.

Road and rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which shows the area’s topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes and names of mountain ranges. The map covers the whole of the Caucasus Mountains, highlighting numerous national parks and protected areas both in Russia and on the southern side. Road network includes local unsurfaced roads and seasonal tracks. A wide range of symbols highlights various places of interest, including UNESCO heritage sites, archaeological remains, selected hotels and campsites, beaches, caves and hot springs, etc.

The map has a latitude and longitude grid at intervals of 1° and an index of place names with a separate list of national parks and reserves. Map legend includes English.

”World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries and regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic and tourist information. Some titles in this series have been published in Britain by Rough Guides with the same original cartography and are listed on our website only under that imprint. However, if required, the original Reise Know-How editions can be ordered on request - please contact us by e-mail.

Sample of cartography:
Some elements of the cartography, e.g. minor roads and contours, are printed relatively faintly compared with other information such as major roads. Although clearly legible on the map, the lower contrast of these details has made them less obvious on the reproduction of the cartography presented here.