Seen from the sky, with its turquoise waters stretching out into the desert expanses in the shape of a crescent, you can see why they call Lake Balkhash the "pearl of Kazakhstan". But pollution, ...

AKTAU, Kazakhstan - A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south. Drone footage shot by Azamat Sarsenbayev ...

In orbit above the semi-desert grasslands in Kazakhstan, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station spotted one of the few features that stand out. Lake Tengiz is the only large lake (1590 ...

Seen from the sky, with its turquoise waters stretching out into the desert expanses in the shape of a crescent, you can see why they call Lake Balkhash the "pearl of Kazakhstan". But pollution, ...

Viewed from space, the Balkhash drainage basin resembles a shape of life: many thin blue veins, flowing towards their heart. The likeness is fitting, as survival in southeastern Kazakhstan, an area ...

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist ...

Chinese plans to divert a river that flows into the lake come under scrutiny. Scientists fear the lake might disappear in just a few years. Should this happen several nations would suffer a major ...

When Kazakhstan brought in another round of lockdowns to counteract the fresh surge of coronavirus cases, most tourist attractions were made off-limits for anybody in search of a relaxing getaway spot ...

Hidden in the remote eastern reaches of Kazakhstan, Lake Alakol is a natural wonder that blends striking beauty with ancient healing lore. Revered for its shimmering hues – ranging from deep indigo to ...

One side of the Balkhash – the biggest lake in Central Asia after the Caspian Sea – has salt water, but on the other, it is fresh water. (AFP pic) Seen from the sky, with its turquoise waters ...