Aktau - Wikipedia
Aktau is on the Mangyshlak Peninsula in the Mangystau Region. Known for its strategic location on the Caspian Sea , Aktau is a port, playing a key role in the region's maritime trade, particularly oil and gas exports.
Mangystau Region - Wikipedia
Mangystau Region (Kazakh: Маңғыстау облысы, romanized: Mañğystau oblysy), formerly known as Mangyshlak Region (Russian: Мангышлак область) from 1973 until 1988, is a region of Kazakhstan.
Aktau Travel Guide - Tours, Attractions and Things To Do
Aktau is the capital of the Mangystau Region, a port city on the Caspian Sea, and the economic hub of southwestern Kazakhstan. For tourists, Aktau is the gateway to the enigmatic world of Mangystau.
The Wild Deserts, Deep Canyons, and Teal Waters of Mangystau, Kazakhstan
Jun 25, 2024 · My arrival to Aktau, in Kazakhstan 's Mangystau region, was by cargo ship, and over that 24-hour voyage, spent with long-haul truckers drinking duty-free whisky, I had plenty of time to imagine...
Mangystau region - gov.kz
The regional centre of Mangystau region is the city of Aktau, with a population of 263,900 people. There are two other cities: Zhanaozen (74,400 people) and Fort-Shevchenko (8,700 people). The region is divided into five rural areas. There are 3 cities and 59 auls in the region.
Aktau - A Travel Guide to Kazakhstan’s Seaside City - Planet …
Aktau serves as a perfect starting point for journeys into the Ustyurt and the broader Mangystau Region. Its strategic location on the Caspian Sea, coupled with an array of cultural and historical landmarks, both within and just outside the city limits, makes it a …
Mangystau - Welcome.kz - Tours in Kazakhstan
Vast clay deserts, limestone buttes, salt marshes, and sand beaches make Mangystau one of Kazakhstan’s most spectacular regions. The region, often called The Land of 360 Saints, is also home to unique underground mosques and other religious sites.
Aktau – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Aktau (Kazakh: Ақтау, Russian: Актау) is a city of approximately 200,000 citizens on the banks of the Caspian Sea (Kazakh: Каспий теңізі, Russian: Каспийское море) in Kazakhstan. Aktau means "white mountain" in Kazakh, and the city is the capital of the Region of Mangystau.
Sights of Mangystau region, tours, photos, description - Kazakhstan
The main attractions of the Mangystau region are sandy beaches, picturesque valleys. Details about the sights of the Mangistau region on our official tourist portal of Kazakhstan.
Aktau city in western Kazakhstan | Discover Qazaqstan
Aktau, also known as Aktaū, is a vibrant coastal city located on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of the Mangystau Region and serves as the gateway to the natural wonders and unique landscapes of western Kazakhstan.