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Kazakhstan - the crossroad of Europe and Asia. For thousands of years the land was on the border between civilizations and religions. The result - a very distinctive culture |
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Almaty is an administrative, scientific and cultural center. It has a university, 16 institutes, theaters, museums, concert and exhibition halls |
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The capital of Kazakhstan Astana has gained its status and modern architecture (Presidential Center of Culture, Congress Hall, etc. ) only after 1994 year |
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Founded in 500 year AD at the crossroads of caravan routes of the Silk Road – Turkestan preserved the medieval look. One, getting here, feels as if it was in Oriental fairy tale |
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Mangyshlak Peninsula is the unique natural reserve and historical monument of ancient human settlements |
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The best place for active recreation in Eastern Kazakhstan - the Altai Mountains, where the abundance of forests with a rich fauna and lakes full of fish |
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Visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome as a tourist is quite real. It just necessary 30 days before the start of a tour to send an application |
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Balkash is a very special lake - one side of it is fresh and the other is salted. Some travel agencies, located on the shores offer traditional hunting with trained birds; fishing |
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The flora of the Bayanaul National Park has about 500 species of plants, 50 species of which are relic. It is a popular tourist destination - great scope for active recreation |
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Borovoe is magically beautiful. The combination of mountains, pine forests and lakes creates not only the unique beauty of the landscape, but also a special healing climate |
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Caspian Sea is, in fact, the largest lake in the world (371 000 km ², maximum depth - 1025 m) called the sea because of its size. The water in the lake is salted |
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Charyn Canyon, also known as the "Valley of Castles" is located approximately in 200 km from Almaty. This natural complex, formed about 30 million years ago is unique |
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A popularity of biking increases in Kazakhstan recently. There are special tourist centers with skilled instructors. Different level routes, rent of bicycle |
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The Kazakhs are Muslims, but Islam is not the major political force in the country. The traditional nomadic lifestyle does not help to centralize ecclesiastical authority |
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Fans of extreme tourism will find it in Kazakhstan to the heart’s content: mountain skiing, climbing, hiking and horseback tours, rafting on rafts and canoes, parachuting |
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Good places for fishing in Kazakhstan are numerous. In lakes, reservoirs and rivers are found carp, pike, crucian, chub, tench, perch, pike perch and many others |
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The landscape of Kazakhstan is very diverse: high mountains, plains, glaciers, lakes and rivers |
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The nature of Kazakhstan is very diverse: mountains, steppes, forests, deserts, rivers and lakes, with the incredible number of animals, birds and fish |
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Trekking in foothills and alpine Kazakhstan together with skilled guide leaves an unforgettable impression. The best time is from June to September |
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The best time for rafting in Kazakhstan is from mid-April to mid-October. Traveling by rafts and canoes through lakes and rivers is exciting |
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Kurgaldzhinsky Reserve is famous for its rich world of animals, lakes full of fish, and flocks of pink flamingoes |
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Mausoleum of Arystan-bab was erected over the grave of the religious mystic of XII century. Mausoleum has been rebuilt in different centuries |
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At the moment Medeo is the highest mountain outdoor speed skating rink in the world. It has the largest area of artificial ice fields - 10,5 thousand m ² |
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On the territory of National Park Altin-Emel one can see about 200 archaeological monuments of the Bronze Age. There is also a rich fauna |
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Shymbulak - the most popular ski resort in Kazakhstan. There are excellent trails both for beginners and professionals |
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Tamgali Tas means “pictures on stone”. There are about 1000 different rock images, belong to late Middle Ages - petroglyphs, images of deities, Buddhist inscriptions |
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Tien Shan - one of the largest mountain systems in Asia - attracts not only climbers, but also lovers of walking and equestrian tourism |
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The main traditional holidays in Kazakhstan are Ramadan - the holy fasting month of Muslims, Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bairam) - the end of Ramadan, and Nowruz – March,21st |
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Yurt, a traditional Kazakh’s dwelling, meets all requirements of nomadic way of life: mobile, easily dismantling and quickly installing at a new location |
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Almaty State Reserve is located in Zailiysky Alatau, where such rare animals as snow leopard (Uncia uncia) and red wolf (Cuon alpinus) are found |
