West Kazakhstan, specifically Aktobe, the city where I was born, after 15 years we moved out to another city in South Kazakhstan. All I can say is that I felt myself more safer in Aktobe than Shymkent.

Almaty

Astana

Nur-Sultan

Shymkent

Turkistan

Pavlodar

Kostanay

Uralsk

Atyrau

Aktau

Oskemen

Birlik

Burabay

Borovoye

Borovoe

Shchuchinsk

Kazakhstan, located in the heart of Eurasia, is the ninth-largest country in the world known for its diverse landscapes, spanning arid plains, mountainous terrains, and highlands. This picturesque nation is the perfect blend of modernization and rich cultural heritage. Known for its hospitality, Kazakhstan is famous for the futuristic cityscapes of Astana, with its towering Bayterek Monument and the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center, which stands as the world's largest tent. Its biggest city, Almaty, boasts architectural landmarks like the Ascension Cathedral and Central State Museum that showcase a flourishing past. Nature enthusiasts would find eternal bliss amidst the abundant wildlife of the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve, the rugged terrains of the Altai Mountains, and the surreal beauty of the Big Almaty Lake. With historical places like the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Kazakhstan is woven with threads of rich history and modern allure.

Kazakhstan

West Kazakhstan Province

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