Aktau (/ ˌɑːkˈtaʊ /; Kazakh: Aqtau / Ақтау [ɑqˈtɑw] ⓘ) is a city in south-west Kazakhstan, on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. Its name, 'white mountain' in Kazakh, may be due to its cliffs that overlook the Caspian.

Apr 1, 2022 · Aktau (Kazakh: Ақтау, Russian: Akтау) is a city of approximately 200,000 citizens located on the banks of the Caspian Sea (Kazakh: Каспий теңізі, Russian: Каспийское море) in Kazakhstan. Aktau means "white mountain" in Kazakh, but it is a very young city that has little to do with historical Kazakhstan.

Aktau is the capital of the Mangystau Region, a port city on the Caspian Sea, and the economic hub of southwestern Kazakhstan. For tourists, Aktau is the gateway to the enigmatic world of Mangystau.

Aktau city (former Shevchenko, named after Ukrainian poet) has quenched the thirst of the desert. Aktau is the only city in the world that lives entirely on sea water that has been desalinated with the help of a nuclear reactor.

Sat along the Caspian Sea, Aktau is one part Kazakh beach town, one part an oil industry stronghold, and one part jumping-off point for explorations in the remote Mangystau Region. Despite being a working city, Aktau has an unexpected charm: a mix of rugged coastline, Soviet-era quirks, and sunsets that’ll make you stop mid-step along the ...

Sep 2, 2024 · About the city of Aktau in Mangystau region of Kazakhstan. Travel guide.

For tourists, Aktau is the gateway to the enigmatic world of Mangystau. It’s from here that adventurers set out in jeeps to explore underground mosques, mystical mountains, deep canyons, and otherworldly locations that seem like they’re straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Jun 30, 2024 · Aktau is a major port city on the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. Tourism is currently booming here, with premium-class hotels being built, and it’s quite possible that in a few years, Aktau will become a full-fledged resort capital of Kazakhstan.

Nov 24, 2024 · Located on the northwestern shores of the Caspian Sea, Aktau is a key port city in Kazakhstan. It serves as a vital gateway along the Middle Corridor and plays an important role as an oil industry hub. The city’s name, “Ak Tau,” meaning “white mountain” in Kazakh, reflects the striking white cliffs that line the Caspian coast, visible from afar.

Aktau, also known as Aktaū, is a vibrant coastal city located on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of the Mangystau Region and serves as the gateway to the natural wonders and unique landscapes of western Kazakhstan.