Charyn Canyon
A deeply eroded canyon east of Almaty, known for sculpted rock formations and the Valley of Castles.
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a vast Central Asian country of open steppe, mountain landscapes and fast-changing modern cities.
- ISO code
- KZ
- Capital
- Astana
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About Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan stretches from the Caspian lowlands across the Eurasian steppe to the Altai and Tian Shan. It is the world's largest landlocked country and has an unusually broad range of open landscapes.
Silk Road sites, nomadic heritage and Soviet-era cities coexist with the newer architecture of Astana and the mountain setting of Almaty.
Landmarks
A short selection of the best-known places to begin exploring this destination.
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
A monumental Timurid mausoleum in Turkistan and a major architectural landmark of Central Asia.
Medeu
A high-altitude skating complex in a mountain valley immediately south of Almaty.
CityAlmatyAlmaty is Kazakhstan's largest city, set against the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.Open place page CityAstanaAstana is a city in Kazakhstan with about 1,544,142 residents. Mark your visit and keep your travel memories.Open place page CityShymkentShymkent is a city in Kazakhstan with about 1,200,000 residents. Mark your visit and keep your travel memories.Open place page
