Aktau (Kazakh: Ақтау, Aqtaý) is a city in Kazakhstan, located on the east bank of the Caspian Sea. Its current name means "white mountain" in Kazakh, which may be due to its cliffs that overlook the Caspian. From 1964 to 1991 city was known as Shevchenko (Russian: Шевченко, Kazakh: S'evc'enko). Its former name was given due to the eponymous Ukrainian poet's period of exile in the area. It is located on the Mangyshlak Peninsula and is the capital of Mangystau Region.
Discover the best top things to do in Mangystau Province, Kazakhstan including Cave-Ata Mosque Shakpak, Necropolis Kenty-Baba, Mosque Shopan-Ata, Sultan Epe Mosque, Old Russian Cemetery, Becket Ata Mosque, Torysh - Valley of Balls, Ak Bura Mausoleum, MiG Fighter Plane.
Discover the best top things to do in Mangystau Province, Kazakhstan including Cave-Ata Mosque Shakpak, Canyon Saura, Necropolis Kenty-Baba, Airakty Castle Valley, Becket Ata Mosque, Bozzhira Canyon, Torysh - Valley of Balls, Sor Tuzbair, Mangystau Regional Local History Museum, MiG Fighter Plane.
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