Lake Tengiz

Tengiz Lake ( Kazakh Теңіз; Russian Тенгиз ) is a salt lake in Kazakhstan. The lake is located in the center of the Kazakh threshold.

The lake is 1590 km ² large, up to 8 m deep and has numerous islands. In the lake flows into the river Nura, but he is no outlet. In him also landed Soyuz 23

Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve

The lake and the surrounding steppe areas are protected by the Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve. Its special features include one of the northernmost populations of flamingos. There are also nuns cranes, pelicans and various birds of prey. A total of 300 species of birds live in the reserve. The reserve is an important stopping place for migratory birds and is home to one of the largest concentrations of birds across Asia. The Tengizsee alone can feed about 15 million birds. The landscape around the lake is dominated by treeless steppes. Here wolves, marmots and Saigantilopen. Since 2008, one of the protected area, a UNESCO World Heritage Saryarka - Steppe and Lakes Nordkasachstans.