Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world, but within its borders you'll find serene lakes, singing sand dunes, and windswept canyons.

With natural wonders, exciting cities, and plenty of winter sports, this Central Asian country is determined to be the next major tourist destination.

And after Elena Rybakina won the Women's Wimbledon Championship earlier this year, the country is starting to attract more attention from sports fans, explains Talgat Amanbayev, chairman of Kazakh Tourism.

“Kazakhstan hosts many international events. We had the Asian Winter Games in 2011 and we almost made it to the Winter Olympics this year, but we were the second city. We hope to apply again, — he says.

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