Korgalzhyn
Korgalzhyn (Kazakh: Қорғалжын, Qorğaljyn) is a village in the Akmola Region, Kazakhstan. It serves as the administrative center of Korgalzhyn District. The Nura River slowly flows around the selo. It is situated 120 km south-west of Astana. Population: 4,161 (2009 Census results);5,717 (1999 Census results).
Korgalzhyn
Қорғалжын Коргалжын | |
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Korgalzhyn Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Coordinates: 50°34.929′N 70°00.819′E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Akmola Region |
The selo serves as the main and only base for entering the Saryarka — Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan Unesco World Heritage site with Lake Tengiz at its heart. Many foreigners, mostly birdwatchers from all over the world come to the selo.
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