Altyn-Emel National Park

Altyn-Emel National Park
Map showing the location of Altyn-Emel National Park
Map showing the location of Altyn-Emel National Park
Map showing the location of Altyn-Emel National Park
Map showing the location of Altyn-Emel National Park
LocationAlmaty Region Kazakhstan
Coordinates44°20′0″N 78°26′0″E / 44.33333°N 78.43333°E / 44.33333; 78.43333
Area460 000 ha
EstablishedApril 10, 1996
Official nameCold Winter Deserts of Turan
TypeNatural
Criteriaix, x
Designated2023 (45th session)
Reference no.1693[1]

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.[2] 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.[3]

  1. ^ "Cold Winter Deserts of Turan". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. ^ State National Natural Park "Altyn-Emel" UNESCO
  3. ^ Altyn-Emel National Park Bird Life International