Abai Region, Administrative region in eastern Kazakhstan
The Abai Region covers 185,500 square kilometers with diverse landscapes, containing ten administrative districts and the capital city of Semey.
The territory emerged as a separate region in June 2022 after splitting from East Kazakhstan Region, following borders of former Semipalatinsk Region.
The region bears the name of Kazakh poet Abai Qunanbaiuly, reflecting the deep connection of the area to Kazakh literature and traditions.
Travelers reach the region through Semey International Airport, which connects to major cities in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries.
The region contains Kurchatov, a scientific city that served as the primary location for Soviet nuclear weapons testing programs.
Location: Kazakhstan
Inception: June 8, 2022
Capital city: Semey
Part of: Central Kazakhstan
GPS coordinates: 50.40556,80.25000
Latest update: May 19, 2025 14:48
Alakol State Nature Reserve
483.5 km
Konyr Aulie
190.2 km
Tigireksky Nature Reserve
201.6 km
Semipalatinsk Bridge
1.9 km
Kozy-Korpesh and Bayan-Sulu mausoleum
348.8 km
State Forest Nature Reservat "Semey Ormany"
17.4 km
Beloy Lake, Altai Krai
195.4 km
Usine de taille de pierre de Kolyvan
192.1 km
Mausoleum of Abai Qunanbaiuly
157 km
Abai Literary Memorial Museum
586 m
Алтайский оптико-лазерный центр имени Г. С. Титова
170.1 km
Bigach Crater
241.3 km
Gilevskoye Vodokhranilishche
139.5 km
Boris Alexandrov Sport Palace
175.9 km
Chagyrskaya Cave
234.3 km
Enlik-Kebek
121.9 km
Schülbi-Talsperre
84.1 km
Tarbagatai National Park
366.4 km
East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of Fine Arts Named for the Nevzorov family
450 m
Stronger Than Death
1.7 km
Stadion Spartak w Semeju
1.2 km
Zhambili Regional Drama Theatre
176.7 km
Tuz (Akkuly District)
151.8 km
Oskemen Reservoir
185.1 km
Novoshūl'ba Aūdany
78.4 km
Cathedral of the Resurrection
1.3 km
Shar Aūdany
114.2 km
Vostok Stadium
173.5 kmReviews
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