KAZAKHSTAN

A beautiful cover from Kazakhstan, depicting a miniature sheet issued in 2017 on topic "Fauna and Flora - Karatau Nature Reserve". Located in the central part of the Karatau ridgeway, which is a branch of Northwestern parts of Tien Shan, one of the world’s largest mountain ranges and classified as an UNESCO World Heritge Site since 2016. With a total surface area of 151,800 ha, the reserve has a population of 83,000 inhabitants. This is an extremely important natural complex for the conservation of West Tien Shan biodiversity. By the number of its endemic species, Karatau occupies first place among Central Asian regions.

KAZAKHSTAN

This cover from Kazakhstan depicts a miniature sheet issued in 2016 with a view of the Aksu-Zhabagli Nature Reserve. The Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve 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 a UNESCO World Heritage site. 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. Tian-Chan World Heritage Site is shared between Kazakhstan, Kyrgysztan and Uzbekistan.

KAZAKHSTAN

A beautiful cover from Kazakhstan, depicting a miniature sheet issued in 2017 on topic "Fauna and Flora - Karatau Nature Reserve". Located in the central part of the Karatau ridgeway, which is a branch of Northwestern parts of Tien Shan, one of the world’s largest mountain ranges and classified as an UNESCO World Heritge Site since 2016. With a total surface area of 151,800 ha, the reserve has a population of 83,000 inhabitants. This is an extremely important natural complex for the conservation of West Tien Shan biodiversity. By the number of its endemic species, Karatau occupies first place among Central Asian regions.