GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan spans a large continental interior of steppe, desert, basins and mountain margins. Astana lies in the northern steppe region, while the Caspian coast lies far to the west.
Fast Facts
- The Ural River crosses western Kazakhstan toward the Caspian.
- Tian Shan and Altai connect eastern and southeastern highlands with water supplies.
- Lake Balkhash and the North Aral illustrate different inland water balances.
Connected lessons
- KazakhstanCountry profile
- Steppe, plains and inland drainageGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- ChinaBorders
- RussiaBorders
- KyrgyzstanBorders
- UzbekistanBorders
- TurkmenistanBorders
- Eurasian SteppeRelated places
- Caspian SeaRelated places