Geographical Facts | TRAVEL IN KAZAKHSTAN

The Republic of Kazakhstan is situated at the junction of Europe and Asia, in the very heart of Eurasian continent, virtually equal distanced from all four oceans.

The highest point of Kazakhstan, located on the border with Kyrgyzstan, is the holy mountain of ancient Turks — Khan-Tengri (6995 m above the sea level). The lowest point of Kazakhstan, situated in the territory of lowlands in the Caspian Sea region, is Karagiye depression (132 m below the sea level).

Steppes occupy about half of the territory of the entire country, and the most well-known steppe region is Kazakh Melkosopochnik (also called Sary-Arka), which is one of the largest areas in the world, possessing non-tilled virgin steppes.

Other tours

ULYTAU

Ulytau (from Kazakh “the great mountains») is an incredibly interesting part of Central Kazakhstan, justly considered “the cradle of the Kazakh nation”. The Ulytau mountains always attracted the attention of nomads. Here was situated the headquarters of the oldest son of Genghis Khan – Zhoshy (Jochi), the ancestor of most of the Kazakh rulers. Moreover, here graphic evidence of historical events, connected […]

KARLAG, KARAGANDA AND MINE-MUSEUM

Many guests associate Karaganda with coal mines and Karlag. And these two associations are interconnected, although the history of each began at a different time. This tour will allow you to immerse yourself in the history of the city from the very foundation of the first mines, learn more about coal mines and see their […]

Back in the USSR. Part 2: Saryshagan

During the Soviet Union, Central Kazakhstan became a place for testing various types of weapons. There was a decision to use the vastness of the Betpak-Dala desert, spread west of Lake Balkhash, due to its sparse population, for testing new anti-aircraft missile systems and anti-ballistic missile defense systems. Since 1956, it was here that the State Research and […]

Bayanaul – legends and stories

The Bayanaul Mountains located in the south-west of Pavlodar region, in the north-eastern part of the Kazakh Upland — Saryarqa. The forested mountain range is literally saturated with history and legends. Every rock, every lake, every stone: everything here is connected with a historical or legendary event. The name of the mountain forest area refers […]