What are the most spectacular roads in Kazakhstan?

Tucked away in the central part of Asia, Kazakhstan covers an area of 2,724,900 square kilometers (1,052,100 sq mi). It’s the largest landlocked country in the world and shares borders with 5 countries: Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Due its size, the country has it all: steppes, deserts and mountains.

With such a geography, Kazakhstan is worth a visit as it hosts countless spectacular roads. The most popular drive of the country is the Austrian Road, so-called because it was built by Austro-Hungarian WW1 prisoners in 1915. If you prefer driving on high mountain roads, Ozerny Pass is an international border pass at 3,514m (11,528ft) above sea level, on the border with  Kyrgyzstan. It's said to be one of the most treacherous drives in the area. Remember to check carefully the weather before venturing on any drive as its climate ranges from arid and semi-arid in the south to continental in the north, with extreme temperatures in winter and summer.