natural wonder
Big Almaty Lake
A stunning turquoise alpine lake nestled at 2,511 meters in the Tien Shan mountains just south of Almaty.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan · Asia
About Almaty
Almaty is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Burunday, 23km from Big Almaty Lake.
Almaty is a major city located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,977,011, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Almaty sits in Kazakhstan. It's in the Asia/Almaty time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Almaty to your route.
About Almaty
Raiymbek Batyr Mausoleum (Kazakh: Райымбек батыр кесенесі, romanized: Raiymbek batyr kesenesı, Russian: Мавзолей Райымбек Батыра, tr. mavzolei raiymbek batyra) — is the mausoleum of the Kazakh hero Raiymbek, who fought against Dzungar invaders. It is located in the city of Almaty, on the homonymous Raiymbek Prospect.
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Where is Almaty located?
Almaty is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Asia. The coordinates are 43.2525 latitude, 76.9115 longitude.
What is the population of Almaty?
Almaty has a population of approximately 1,977,011 people, making it a major city in Kazakhstan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,977,011
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Kazakhstan
- Region
- Almaty
- Timezone
- Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates
- 43.2525, 76.9115
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