Kazakhstan ~ Astana - Burabay National Park ~

...Breathtaking and overwhelming view...a place of just pure, unspoiled nature... famous as the pearl of Kazakhstan...do I need to say more (>‿◠)✌...Thanks sooo much Jane!!♥

Photo: © F. Kabdykairov
Burabay (Borovoe) National Nature Park is situated in the north of Akmola Region,  there are more than 30 lakes.The lake Borovoe (shown on photo) is divided into two groups. At the foothills and in the forests, on the granite channel there are deep and large lakes with fresh water, they are Borovoe, Big Chebache (photo), Small Chebache (photo), Shchuchye, Kotyrkolskoe. Some shallow lakes in the mountains and forests refer to the same group. They are Gornoe, Lebyazh'ye and Svetloye. Some of these lakes are running, their bottom is rich in plants and waters in fish.  Borovoe as one of the leading resorts in the world.

In 1938 this land got as second name “Kazakh Switzerland”.

On the 15th of August 2000 Borovoe forest management was declared the State nature national park “Burabay”, with an area of 120 ha.

Stamps:
The 20th Anniversary of the National Currency - Tenge
(Issued 29-11-2013)

The 15th Anniversary of Astana
(Issued 04-07-2013)

KAZAKHSTAN ~ Boguty Mountains - Charyn National Park ~

...First  of two amazing nature sceneries postcards.. this one looks like a landscape of the planet Mars...and both wonderful new National Parks for my collection...with my first issued Postcrossing stamp on ...
Thanks a lot Jane!!  (♥‿♥)

Photo: © F. Kabdykairov
 Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country.Major part of the country are horizonless steppes, deserts and mountains that house thousands species of animals and birds.

Almaty is the country’s largest city and former capital. It is an ancient point along the Silk Road,
Kazakh name for Almaty, Alma-ata, means “Father of Apples,”This land is called "The fatherland of all apples", all domestic apples originate from the mountains in southern Kazakhstan.

The Boguty Mountains are located East of the capital, Almaty, near the village of Chundzhaand stretching between the Charyn and Chilk Rivers.

The relief of these mountains has been deformed under the influence of wind and rain, and the canyons were formed.

Stamp:

Happy Postcrossing
(Issued 07-11-2015)

KAZAKHSTAN ~ S.Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University ~

...Great panoramic university view...had to wait 6 years to get my second card from Kazakhstan and I have to say I hardly know anything about  this country... Thank you very much Maria!

 S.Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University is the leader of scientific-humanitarian education in the Eastern region of the country. Over 12 thousands students of 20 nationalities are taught in the university, 300 students are citizens of near and far abroad. At the present day, academic activity is divided on 8 faculties and 33 departments in the university.
Over 1300 professor-teachers and their assistance are at the staff of the university.

Stamp:
Music - Dance
Centenary of Birth of Kulash Bayseitova
(Issued12-11-2012)

Kazakhstan ~Astana~

My first mail in 2009 and already a new country for my collection. I hope many other will follow :)
Kazakhstan is the 9st largest country in the world, one of the 15 republics at the former Sovjet Union and gained independance in 1991 when the USSR collapsed. The capital Anasta in Kzakh literally means Capital and is located in the north-central part of the country. The sender Jo wrote that it is a very space like and futuristic city...