Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan explained

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Location:Kazakhstan
Criteria:(ix), (x)
Id:1102rev
Coordinates:50.4333°N 69.1889°W
Year:2008
Area:450344ha
Buffer Zone:211147.5ha

Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan is a part of the Kazakh Uplands (known in Kazakh as saryarka, or "yellow range") which has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.[1] It was inscribed on July 7, 2008.[2] (see List of World Heritage Sites in Kazakhstan)The site comprises the Naurzum State Nature Reserve (located in Kostanay Province) and Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve (located in Aqmola Region). The two reserves contain wetlands which serve as important stop-over points for migrating birds from Africa, Europe, and South Asia. It is estimated that 15–16 million birds, including many endangered species, use the site as a feeding ground.[3] The pink flamingos in particular are a major attraction within Korgalzhyn Reserve.[4]

The site is also home to wildlife commonly found on the Kazakh steppe, including marmots, wolves, and the endangered saiga.[4] Korgalzhyn nature reserve, being a part of World Heritage Site, is one of the most popular areas in Kazakhstan in terms of birdwatching[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kazak Uplands . Britannica Online . 2008-07-09.
  2. Web site: Twenty-seven new sites inscribed . UNESCO . July 8, 2008 . 2008-07-09.
  3. Web site: Eight new natural wonders for the World Heritage List . International Union for Conservation of Nature . July 8, 2008 . 2008-07-09.
  4. Web site: Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve . Oriental Express Central Asia . 2008-07-09.
  5. Web site: Nomadic Travel Kazakhstan . 2012-03-12.

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