Interesting sights of Kazakhstan

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• Natural attractions Kazakhstan
• Man-made attractions Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan - one of post-Soviet countries, located in the northwestern part of Asia.

The common border of the state with Russia stretches from the Caspian Sea to the Altai Republic. The entire territory of the country - is the steppe. Get to Kazakhstan can be by plane, by train, by bus from the border regions, or by private car.

When the phrase "Sights of Kazakhstan" in the mind emerges Lake Balkhash (Fig. 1). The uniqueness of this water body is that one part of it - with fresh water, and the other - with the salty sea. Lake occupies a vast territory in some places, it reaches a depth of 27 m. It is known not only in the former Soviet republics, but also in Europe, each year on its shores rest and Kazakhs, and tourists from other countries, in hotels and in tents. But this is not the only interesting place in this great steppe country. Kazakhstan has unique corners of nature and man-made historical and modern monuments that deserve the attention of tourists.

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Natural attractions Kazakhstan

Nature - a great artist and sculptor, she has created amazing places on the planet, including in Kazakhstan. In addition to Lake Balkhash, which has already been mentioned, the country has other unusual water. For example, Lake Issyk (2), Big Almaty (3) elections.

Issyk - a mountain pond, located 70 km from the city of Almaty. Prior to 1963, he was one of the favorite places for locals and visitors of the state. But in 1963 there was a tragedy on the lake: from the mountains came a powerful mudslide that destroyed the dam and destroyed a lot of people. After that, the lake became shallow much, the landscape has changed. Now people in the same way as before, go for a vacation to Lake Issyk, but the tragedy has remained in the memory of all Kazakhs.

Big Almaty is situated high in the mountains at an altitude of 2, 5 km above sea level. The water area of ​​the reservoir is surrounded by forests and mountains covered with snow, water color - rich turquoise. Most tourists come there to climb mountains. The most famous peaks of the lake: the Soviet, Lake, Tourist.

Borovoe - Kazakhstan is a country between the cities of Astana and Kokshetau, where there are several lakes: Shchuchye, Borovoye Kotyrkol, Light, Mountain, and others.

In addition to the lakes in Kazakhstan, there are other wonderful natural monuments. These include a variety of national parks and reserves: Aksu-Zhabagly - the oldest nature reserve in the country, Altyn-Emel, Bayanaul, Naurzum Reserve. In the natural park Altyn-Emel is the famous Singing Dune, with the wind in dry weather the sands produce sounds similar to the sound of the organ. Naurzum uniqueness of the reserve is a plant that grows only on its territory.

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Man-made attractions Kazakhstan

Throughout the country there are several historical monuments. The most famous of them - the ancient burial mounds, such as Besshatyr or Issyk. Antiques lovers can also visit the city of Turkestan, founded in the V century, through the Great Silk Road. The city preserved ancient walls (4). Next to it is another ancient city - Sauran.

By the modern attractions of the state include the Palace of Peace and Accord in the form of a pyramid (5), SEC "Khan Shatyr" in Astana - the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana-Baiterek monument (6), a reduced map of the country "Atakemen" (7) etc. Kazakhstan - a modern state, is rich in natural and man-made monuments, each Kazakh should be proud of them and protect them.