Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan combines nomadic steppe heritage with a rapidly modernising urban identity in a way that reflects its position between Europe and Central Asia. The country stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west across immense grasslands to the Altai and Tian Shan mountain systems in the east and southeast. Astana, its capital, is known for bold contemporary architecture, while Almaty lies near the northern Tian Shan foothills. In the south, Turkistan is home to the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a major monument of Timurid architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Baikonur Cosmodrome launched the first human into space in 1961. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Kazakhstan.

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