Mangystau Region, Administrative region in western Kazakhstan
The Mangystau Region extends over 165,600 square kilometers, featuring diverse terrains from the Mangyshlak Peninsula to the Caspian Sea coastline.
The territory served as a crucial transit point along the Silk Road, connecting Europe and Asia through ancient trade networks and settlements.
The region contains numerous archaeological sites, including petroglyphs, burial grounds, and the underground mosque of Beket-Ata, reflecting centuries of human presence.
The regional capital Aktau provides access to transportation networks, industrial facilities, and a commercial seaport on the Caspian Sea.
The Karagiye Depression reaches 132 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Location: Kazakhstan
Inception: March 20, 1973
Capital city: Aktau
Shares border with: Atyrau Region, Aktobe Region, Karakalpakstan, Balkan Region
Website: http://mangystau.gov.kz
GPS coordinates: 43.86667,52.00000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
Astrakhan Nature Reserve
360.9 km
Ustyurt Nature Reserve
222 km
BN-350 reactor
64.5 km
Beket-Ata mosque
169.2 km
Cidadela, cidade velha e fortificações de Derbent
362 km
Zagulba Presidential Residence
402.1 km
Cabin of Peter the Great
361.9 km
State Nature Reservat "Akzhaiyk"
345.6 km
Kyrkhlyar
363.3 km
Derbent Synagogue
363.1 km
Cave of Dzhebel
434.3 km
Derbent Lighthouse
362.5 km
Saint Gregory Church
365.6 km
Shakpak-ata mosque
93.3 km
Dərbənd Dövlət Tarix-Memarlıq və İncəsənət Muzey Qoruğu
363.4 km
Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin of Derbent
362.4 km
Monument to Taras Shevchenko
72.4 km
Mangyshlak experimental Botanical Garden
71.6 km
Zhastar Stadium
72.1 km
Assumption Nicholas Churkinsky Monastery
374.3 km
Chechen Lighthouse
349.8 km
Gaplaňgyr Nature Reserve
528.4 km
Taras Shevchenko museum
155.7 km
Manjali Mosque
360.7 km
Дом, в котором в 1830-1834 гг. жил писатель, декабрист А.А. Бестужев-Марлинский (Дербент)
364.2 km
Imanqara
437.8 km
Мұнайшылар қалашығы
359.7 km
Armenian Chapel, Fort-Shevchenko
156.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes