Saryarka — Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan

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Saryarka — Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan is a part of the Kazakh Uplands (known in Kazakh as saryarka, or "yellow range") which has been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was inscribed on July 7, 2008.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> (see List of World Heritage Sites in Kazakhstan) The site comprises the Naurzum State Nature Reserve (located in Kostanay Province) and Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve (located in Akmola Province). The two reserves contain wetlands which serve as important stop-over points for migrating birds from Africa, Europe, and South Asia. It is estimated that 15–16 million birds, including many endangered species, use the site as a feeding ground.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The pink flamingos in particular are a major attraction within Korgalzhyn Reserve.<ref name=OECA>Template:Cite web</ref>

The site is also home to wildlife commonly found on the Kazakh steppe, including marmots, wolves, and the endangered saiga.<ref name=OECA/> Korgalshyn nature reserve, being a part of world heritage site, is one of the most popular areas in Kazakhstan in terms of birdwatching <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>