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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Apr 22, 2023 · Aktau is an entry point into the Central Asia by air from the Caucasus and İstanbul, as well as through an occasional ferry from Baku, Azerbaijan. The city is growing fast, fueled by the wealth produced by the oil industry.