Altyn-Emel National Park
Altyn-Emel National Park (Kazakh: Алтынемел саябағы, Altynemel saiabağy ; Russian: Алтын-Эмель национальный парк , Altyn-Emel' Natsional'nyy Park) is a national park in Kazakhstan. It was created in 1996. The park covers about 4,600 km2 (1,800 sq mi) between the Ili River and the Ak-Tau mountain range, near Lake Kapchagai, and consists mostly of desert and rocky terrain.
| Altyn-Emel National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Location | Almaty Region Kazakhstan |
| Coordinates | 44°20′0″N 78°26′0″E |
| Area | 460 000 ha |
| Established | April 10, 1996 |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Cold Winter Deserts of Turan |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | ix, x |
| Designated | 2023 (45th session) |
| Reference no. | 1693 |
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