Almaty Region, Administrative region in southeastern Kazakhstan
The Almaty Region is an administrative district in southeastern Kazakhstan, covering desert plains, mountain ranges, and large lakes. The territory extends from Lake Balkhash in the north to the mountain chains in the south, and includes the Alakol Depression with its salt lakes.
The region was created on March 10, 1932, as part of the Soviet administrative division of Kazakhstan. Its territory largely corresponds to the historical Zhetysu, which takes its name from the seven rivers of the area.
The population of 2,055,724 includes Kazakhs at 72 percent, Russians at 13 percent, and Uyghurs at 7 percent, reflecting the multicultural nature of the region.
The climate varies widely between the northern desert zones and the southern mountain areas, with summer temperatures reaching around 77 °F (25 °C). Winter months can be cold in higher elevations, while the northern plains remain drier.
The Charyn Canyon resembles smaller versions of American gorges and offers notable red rock formations. The Medeo ice rink sits in the mountains south of Almaty, using its elevation for training and competitions.
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Charyn Canyon
202.1 km
Khan Tengri
356.5 kmSokol International Racetrack
194.4 km
Turkestan–Siberia Railway
41.9 km
Big Almaty Lake
231.7 km
Almaty State Nature Reserve
218.6 km
Altyn-Emel National Park
128.2 km
Burana Tower
334 km
Shu
371.9 km
Natural Monument «Singing barchans»
133.9 km
Kapchagay Reservoir
138 km
Issyk kurgan
188.4 km
Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Almaty
211.1 km
Suyab
328.7 km
Ascension Cathedral
211.1 km
A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts
214.6 km
Tanbaly-Tas
131.5 km
Statue of Abay Kunanbayev in Almaty
212.6 km
Ala-Archa National Park
392.8 km
Dordoy Bazaar
355.2 km
Ile-Alatau National Park
225.3 km
First President's Park
220.5 km
Esentai Tower
215.9 km
Golden Warrior Monument
213.4 km
Almaty Tower
213.5 km
Hotel Kazakhstan
212.4 km
Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
213.5 km
Kolsay Lakes National Park
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