Kokshetau National Park ( Kazakh : Kökşetau ūlttyq parkı ) features the unique landscape, archaeological sites, and recreational opportunities of the Kazakh Uplands of northern Kazakhstan . Located in the transition zone between the Siberian taiga (to the north) and the southern steppes, the terrain is an "island" of forests, lakes, and mountains surrounded by steppe. Kokshetau is located in Zerendi District , Aqmola Region and Aiyrtau District , North Kazakhstan Region . The park boundary is 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of the city of Kokshetau itself, and 275 kilometres (171 mi) northwest of the capital city of Nur-Sultan .
15-590: Kokshetau is located in the forest-steppe and steppe region of the Kokshetau Hills of Mars. The terrain is one of low mountains and hills, undulating alluvial plains with a complex networks of streams, and a number of significant lakes in lacustrine depressions, the western part of the Kokshetau Lakes . There are five main sectors in the park: The park is in the Kazakh upland ecoregion (WWF #0811),
30-466: A relatively small area in northern Kazakhstan characterized by temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. The Kazakh uplands occur in two patches, one centered on Kokshetau National Park to the northwest of Nur-Sultan, and another to the southeast of Nur-Sultan. This ecoregion has been relatively isolated from development, and has been a haven for rare species. The climate in the Kokshetau region
45-618: A significant population of Siberian Roe Deer. Kokshetau Park is developed, with 14 hiking trails (over 200 km), four bus excursion routes, and two water-routes (totaling 18 km). Many of the hiking trails run along sensitive wetlands next to wet pine and birch stands, and traffic is regulated by group and size. Tourist hotels are available nearby, and the park supports campsites and tourist support facilities. The more developed tourist routes and us routes visit archaeological sites, such as Kurgan burial mounds, recreational complexes, forests, waterfalls, and caves. Zerenda Resort, located in
60-507: Is "Humid continental climate, cool summer subtype" (Koeppen Classification Dfb . This climate is characterized by large swings in temperature, both diurnally and seasonally, with mild summers and cold winters. Precipitation averages 13 mm per year (maximum in summer). Average temperature ranges from −16.1 °C (3.0 °F) in January to 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) in July. The area
75-633: Is a mountain in the Kokshetau Massif , Akmola Region , northern Kazakhstan . It is the highest mountain in Akmola Region and the second highest mountain in the northern part of Kazakhstan. The mountain is part of the Burabay National Park and is a popular destination, attracting tourists and climbers. It has several walking and scrambling routes leading to its summit and, as such, many walking guides recommend it to
90-509: Is characterized by meadow steppe, and predominantly pine (Pinus Sylvestris) forests with birch and aspen. Common shrubs are juniper, rose hips, hawthorne, and willow. Much of the steppe area has been affected by past plowing and grazing. Scientists have recorded 597 species of vascular plants, 36 of which are relic boreal species reflecting forest island nature of the area. The park is well known for fish in its various lakes, commonly pike, roach, and carp. 363 species of vertebrates are known in
105-799: The Ishim basin. Also hundreds of lakes are located in the numerous tectonic basins of the hill area. The most well-known lakes are those part of the Kokshetau Lakes , a group that includes lakes Burabay , Ulken Shabakty , Kishi Shabakty , Kopa , Zerendi , Shalkar and Imantau . The lower slopes of some of the hills are covered with sparse pine forest. Steppe vegetation, including grasses, Artemisia and Ephedra , grows on bare hillsides and in rock crevices. Shrubs are found on scree slopes. Mount Kokshe Mount Kokshe , also known as Kokshetau or Kokshe-Tau ( Kazakh : Көкше-тау ; pronounced [køkɕetɑw] , Russian : Кокше-тау, гора́ Синю́ха , Gora Sinyukha , lit. 'blueish mountain')
120-464: The Kokshetau Massif , located in the northeastern part of the Kokshetau Hills. The Zhaksy-Zhalgyztau (highest point 729 meters (2,392 ft)), Imantau (highest point 621 meters (2,037 ft)) and Ayrtau (highest point 523 meters (1,716 ft)), are the main massifs in the western part, among other smaller and lower ones. The Zhilandi Massif (highest point 654 meters (2,146 ft)) and
135-587: The Turgay Basin in the west and the Sileti valley in the east, with a width of 200 kilometers (120 mi) from north to south. The individual hills and hill clusters rise abruptly from the plains of the intermontane basins . They are generally rocky or have rocky outcrops at the top and there are bizarre rock formations as well. The elevations are moderate, the highest point is 947 meters (3,107 ft) high Mount Kokshe , also known as Sinyukha, rising in
150-674: The Kokshetau State National Nature Park, was named as one of the top destinations for winter vacations in Kazakhstan by The Astana Times. Kokshetau Hills The Kokshetau Hills ( Kazakh : Көкшетау қыраты ; Russian : Кокшетауская возвышенность ) is a system of mountains of moderate altitude in the North Kazakhstan Region and Akmola Region , Kazakhstan . The cities of Kokshetau , Shchuchinsk and Makinsk are located in
165-650: The Zerendin Mountains (highest point 587 meters (1,926 ft)), are located in the central part. 363 meters (1,191 ft) high Bukpa Hill rises above Kokshetau town and to the southeast rise the Makina Hills (highest point 516 meters (1,693 ft)). Numerous rivers originate in the Kokshetau Hills flowing in different directions, such as the Kylshakty , Shagalaly , Iman-Burluk , Akan-Burluk , Zhilandi , Zhabai and Boksyk . Many are part of
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#1732779803825180-516: The bluish tint of the mountains when viewed from a distance. With an elevation of 947 metres (3,107 ft) above sea level and a prominence of 592 m (1,942 ft), the peak is the highest point of the Kokshetau Massif, as well as the highest peak of the Kokshetau Hills . It is located near lake Kishi Shabakty , west of Lake Burabay , dominating the skyline of the lake area. Mount Kokshe has an absolute elevation of 947 m. It
195-708: The hill zone, as well as the Burabay resort town. The Burabay National Park and the Kokshetau National Park are the main protected areas . The Kokshetau Hills are a northern subsystem of the Kazakh Uplands (Saryarka), limited to the north by the West Siberian Plain . They are scattered across a vast area, with wide flat spaces in between of river valleys or lake basins. They stretch for about 400 kilometers (250 mi) between
210-406: The occasional walker wishing to climb a mountain. The nearest city is Shchuchinsk , 25 km (16 mi) away. The mountain's official name in Kazakh is Kokshetau or Kokshe-Tau , Kokshe is derived from the common Kazakh word for "blueish", tau , meaning "mountain", thus kokshe + tau meaning "Blueish mountain"; its Russian name is Gora Sinyukha meaning the same. Both names hint at
225-473: The park: 224 birds, 51 mammals, 5 reptiles, 1 amphibian, and 19 species of fish. Almost half of the mammal species are rodents, with representatives from the steppes, desert and forest, such as the southern birch mouse, the steppe lemming, and the Jungar hamster. The presence of large numbers of rodents attracts predators, including fox, wolf, badger, stoats and weasels. Larger mammals include wild boar, elk, and
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