One of the activities of Hilfswerk International was the introduction of geographical indications (GI) for four specialties from Central Asia. Such GIs are signs used to brand products with specific qualities, reputations and characteristics that are primarily due to the terroir of origin.
GI GIS
On this webpage, we provide a free-of-charge Geographical Information System (GIS) that delineates the four GI terroirs on interactive maps. It allows for zooming on precise locations of small communities, and producers of the concerned specialties will be able to verify their location with respect to the GI terroirs. We mention, however, that besides a suitable location within a terroir, also several other criteria apply for successful GI branding, and products have to undergo a procedure of application and classification, before they can officially carry the respective GI. Please don’t hesitate to contact us, in case of questions.
ENG: Instructions
- click on «Google Maps»
- search for your location
- if needed, switch to satellite view
(see an example here)
ТОҶ: Дастурамал
- ба «Google Maps» пахш кунед
- мавқехи худро ҷустуҷӯ кунед
- агар лозим бошад, ба намуди моҳвора гузаред
(нигаред ба мисол)
КЫР: Көрсөтмө
- «Google Maps» басыныз
- жайгашкан жериңизди издетүү
- зарыл болсо, спутниктен көрүнүшүнө өтүңүз
(мисалы бул мисол караңыз)
ҚАЗ: Нұсқаулық
- «Google Maps» басыңыз
- oрналасқан жеріңіз бойынша іздеңіз
- қажет болса, спутниктен көруге ауысыңыз
(мысал ретінде осыдан қараңыз)
O’ZB: Instruksiya
- «Google Maps»ni bosing
- manzilingizni izlang
- zarurat bo‘lsa, satillite tasvirga o‘zgartiring
(misol uchun bu yerdagi namunaga qarang)
Ashtak Dried Apricot
- Region: Sughd, Tajikistan
- Varieties: Mirsanjali Zard (yellow), Surkh (red)
- Character: sweet with a delicate sour taste
Interactive map: Google Maps / Download map: PDF and supplement
At-Bashi White Honey
- Region: Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
- Varieties: mountain monofloral honey
- Character: light floral smell with caramel flavor
Interactive Map: Google Maps / Download map: PDF and supplement
Almaty Aport
- Region: Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan
- Varieties: Aport Alexander, Blood Red
- Character: sweet; among the oldest apple varieties
Interactive map: Google Maps / Download map: PDF and supplement
Khorezm Melon
- Region: Khorezm & Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan
- Varieties: Gurvak, Zar Gulyabi, Karry Kyz, Beshik, Tyrysh
- Character: juicy pulp and pleasant sweet aroma
Interactive map: Google Maps / Download map: PDF and supplement
Maps are only as accurate as their input data. Also, projections between a round globe and a flat map can cause distortions. In case of inaccuracies – and particularly when they concern country borders – we would like to mention, that as a non-governmental organization, we do not represent any political views with the maps provided here above. To report an inaccuracy, please contact us.