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.

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.

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.

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.

Aktau (Kazakh: Ақтау, Russian: Актау) is a city of approximately 200,000 citizens on the banks of the Caspian Sea (Kazakh: Каспий теңізі, Russian: Каспийское море) in Kazakhstan. Aktau means "white mountain" in Kazakh, and the city is the capital of the Region of Mangystau.

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 ...

A guide to visiting Aktau, a city resting on the shores of the Caspian and backed by deserts. We cover its highlights, history, and more.

Aktau is a city on the east bank of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan. Serving as the administrative center of Mangystau Region, Aktau was formerly known as Shevchenko, named after the Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko.

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 ...