Introducing Southeast Kazakhstan
The region from Almaty to Lake Balkhash is known as Zhetisu (Russian: Semirechie) meaning Land of Seven Rivers. There are actually more than 800 rivers, many fed by glaciers in the Zailiysky and Zhungar Alatau ranges, making it a rich area for agriculture. There’s plenty to see and do in Zhetisu and the mountains along Kazakhstan’s borders with Kyrgyzstan and China – a blessing for anyone based in Almaty or whose Kazakhstan travels are restricted to this corner of the country.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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tips for 12 days southeast Kazakhstan?
by ninholland 06 June 2010
We are planning to spend 12 days in Kazakhstan (after two weeks in Russia visiting friends). Something like: Turkestan (mausoleum), Zhabagly…
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