Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Northern Kazakhstan
The Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve encompasses 543,171 hectares of wetlands, salt lakes, and virgin steppe landscapes in the Aqmola and Karaganda regions.
The reserve gained international recognition in 1976 when the Tengiz-Korgalzhyn lakes system entered the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance.
Local communities near the reserve maintain traditional practices while supporting scientific research and environmental protection initiatives within the protected territory.
Visitors can observe birds from mid-April to September, with dedicated viewing platforms and guided tours available through the reserve administration.
Lake Tengiz within the reserve supports up to 15 million birds and represents the northernmost nesting site for pink flamingos in the world.
Inception: April 18, 1968
Part of: Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
GPS coordinates: 50.43333,69.18889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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