Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve

The Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve (, Aqsu-Jabağyly Qoryğy; Russian: Aксу-Жабаглинский заповедник, Aksu-Zhabaglinskiy zapovednik) is the oldest nature reserve in Central Asia. It is located in the southern province of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It covers the north-western mountain chains of the Tian Shan. Its name is derived from the biggest river in the area, the Aksu, and the mountain chain Zhabagly which is located in the northern part of the area. Geography The Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve is…