Naurzum Nature Reserve

Naurzum Nature Reserve
Наурызым мемлекеттік табиғи қорығы
Naurzum Nature Reserve is located in Kazakhstan
Naurzum Nature Reserve
Location in Kazakhstan
TypeInland wetlands
LocationKostanay Region, Kazakhstan
Nearest cityKaramendy
Coordinates51°32′0″N 64°26′20″E / 51.53333°N 64.43889°E / 51.53333; 64.43889
Area3,081 km2 (308,100 ha)
Created1931
Operated byMain Department of Zapovedniks and Game Management - Republic of Kazakhstan
StatusNature reserve
Official nameNaurzum Lake System
Designated12 July 2009
Reference no.1872[1]

Naurzum State Nature Reserve (Kazakh: Наурызым мемлекеттік табиғи қорығы, Nauryzym memlekettık tabiği qoryğy) is a nature reserve in Kostanay Region, Kazakhstan. It is part of the UNESCO heritage site Saryarka — Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan. It protects about 3,081 square kilometres (1,190 sq mi) of steppes, semi desert and forests. The administrative office of the protected area is located in Karamendy village.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Naurzum Lake System". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ "M-41 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  3. ^ Google Earth