Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Province is called the “Treasure Peninsula” for its natural oil and gas reserves, and other raw materials such as ores and minerals. These important natural resources were discovered during the period of the Soviet Union. Drillings took place and the province was practically established on its petroleum industry. Mangystau’s total land area is 165,600 square kilometers. The Mangystau region is now considered a leading tourism and recreation area with rich cultural heritage. Kazakhstan has a relatively young tourism industry, and regions like Mangystau significantly help in promoting the country’s tourism for three important reasons.
The first reason is the historic Silk Road. The Silk Road is the most popular trading route of ancient merchants from China, Central …