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City in Akmola Region, Kazakhstan
Photo: Zykov Vitaly (Зыков Виталий), CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Kokshetau is a city of 151,000 people (2022) in the north of Kazakhstan, part of the former Soviet Union, and sits on the shore of Lake Kopa Kona, though the urban design doesn't seem to embrace it much.
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At the elevation of 500 metres above sea level. It is popular for its mild climate, many sunny days and a great amount of snow through the winter. Visitors can buy or rent any necessary skiing and snowboarding equipment.
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The capital city Astana is close, it has an international airport.
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