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This page contains the list of images of the Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai) nature: steppe and mountains natural landscapes and some vegetation types.
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Russia - Asia Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai) (South Siberia and Altai (Altay) mountains)

	Birch grove - is a typical forest vegetation type in the south of Western Siberia. Forest-steppe vegetation zone in the upper Ob-river basin. South to the Biysk town, Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	Birch grove - is a typical forest vegetation type in the south of Western Siberia. Forest-steppe vegetation zone in the upper Ob-river basin. South to the Biysk town, Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	Narrow-leaved deciduous forest with Downy Birch (or White Birch, or European White Birch, or Hairy Birch) (Betula pubescens) and European Weeping Birch (or European White Birch, or Weeping Birch) (Betula pendula) predominance. View of the birch grove "from inside". South to the Biysk town, Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	Riverside ice after drifting (ice floating). The Biya river near the Biysk town, Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	The shingle flood-plain of the Katun river overgrowing with willow (Salix) bush. The lower Katun river basin on the border between Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai) and the Republic of Gorny Altai (Altay)
	The shingle flood-plain of the Katun river overgrowing with willow (Salix) bush. The lower Katun river basin on the border between Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai) and the Republic of Gorny Altai (Altay)
	Northern mountain steppe and agricultural fields in the Altai (Altay) mountains foothills. 500 meters above sea level. Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	The Katun river, clutched with the spurs of Seminsky mountain ridge. The slopes are covered with mixed conifer-deciduous mountain taiga forest. Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town, 600 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The Katun river riverbed (channel) right before the drifting. Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town, 600 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The non-freezing crossing (rapid) of the Katun river in winter. Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town, 600 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The ice blockage on the narrow length of Katun river current, clutched with the spurs of Seminsky mountain ridge. Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town, 600 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	Mixed pine-birch forest with the Dahurian rhododendron, or Chinese alpenrose (Rhododendron dauricum) underbrush. The bank of the exogenous caving lake Aja not far from the Katun river. Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town, Aja natural park, 600 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	Mixed pine-birch forest with the Dahurian rhododendron, or Chinese alpenrose (Rhododendron dauricum) underbrush. Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town, Aja natural park, 600 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	Common Polypody (Polypodium vulgare) - rock and epiphytic fern. Mixed pine-birch forest in the Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town. Aja natural park, 600 meters above sea level, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	Mixed pine-birch forest in the high altitude (mountain taiga) vegetation zone. The Belokurikha river basin, Altai (Altay) mountains near Gorno-Altaysk town. 600 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The panorama of Altai (Altay) mountains (in the high altitude zone) covered with mixed pine-birch forests. The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, 800 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The panorama of Altai (Altay) mountains (in the high altitude zone) covered with mixed pine-birch forests. The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, 800 meters above sea level. Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The mixed pine-birch forest with the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) predominance. The Altai (Altay) mountains in the high altitude zone (800 meters above sea level). The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The mixed pine-birch forest with the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) predominance. The Altai (Altay) mountains in the high altitude zone (800 meters above sea level). The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The mixed pine-birch forest with the Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) predominance. The Altai (Altay) mountains in the high altitude zone (800 meters above sea level). The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The mixed pine-birch forest with European Weeping Birch (or European White Birch, or Weeping Birch) (Betula pendula) predominance. The Altai (Altay) mountains in the high altitude zone (800 meters above sea level). The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The Cerkovka Rock - the basalt outlier in the Altai (Altay) mountains - the result of water and wind erosion. The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, 790 meters above sea level. Altai (Altay) mountains, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The Cerkovka Rock - the basalt outlier in the Altai (Altay) mountains - the result of water and wind erosion. The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, 790 meters above sea level. Altai (Altay) mountains, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The Cerkovka Rock - the basalt outlier in the Altai (Altay) mountains - the result of water and wind erosion. The Belokurikha mountain resort outskirts, 790 meters above sea level. Altai (Altay) mountains, Gorno-Altai (Altay) Republic
	The spring site of fire in steppe. Man-made burning of dry grass and straw - one of the most negative anthropogenic impacts on the steppe. South to the Biysk town, steppe zone, Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	The spring site of fire in steppe. Man-made burning of dry grass and straw - one of the most negative anthropogenic impacts on the steppe. South to the Biysk town, steppe zone, Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	The chapel on the place of Mikhail Evdokimov's (Altaisky Krai governor) tragical death. Chuisky Trakt (Chuisky Highway), Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)
	The memorial (marker) on the place of Mikhail Evdokimov's (Altaisky Krai governor) tragical death. Chuisky Trakt (Chuisky Highway), Altai (Altay) region (Altaisky Krai)

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Except these photograps you can find a lot of images of other geographical regions natural landscapes:
Russia (from West to East): West Baltic (Kurshskaya Kosa), Moscow Region (Central Russia), Northern Caucasus Mountains (Elbruz), Middle Volga (Taiga zone), Middle Volga (Steppe zone), Ural Mountains (Chusovaya river), Taz peninsula (North of Western Siberia), Ob-river valley (Central part of Western Siberia), Altai Steppe and Mountains (South of Western Siberia), Sayan Mountains (South of Western Siberia), Lake Baikal (South of Central Siberia), Sihote-Alin Mountains (South of the Far East), Kuril Islands;
Former USSR States: Georgia (Central Caucasus Mountains), Northern Tien-Shan: Issyk-Kul Lake and Zailiysky Alatau, Western Tien-Shan Mountains (Kirgizstan), Tadjikstan (Pamir Mountains);
Europe: Norway, Finland, UK: England and Scotland, UK: Wales, France, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus;
Asia: Turkey, Middle East (Syria, Lebanon and Israel), North-East of China (Peking), Sri Lanka, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia (Bali Island);
North America: USA East coast (Eastern states), Alaska, Rocky Mountains (USA, Montana), Yellowstone National Park, Utah and Nevada mountains, South-West steppe and deserts (Arizona and Texas);
Central America: Mexico, Cuba (Caribbean), Guatemala and Honduras, Costa Rica;
South America: Venezuela (Orinoco River and Guiana Highlands), Central Andes and Amazonian Lowland (Peru), Precordillera (Argentina), Brazilian Highlands (Brazilian Plateau), Patagonia (Argentina), Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego) Archipelago;
Africa: Tunis (Tunisia), Egypt, Tenerife Island (Canaries Archipelago) Kenya and Tanzania, Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Swaziland, South African Republic;
Australia and New Zealand: North Australia (Darwin), Australia Northern Territory, South-Eastern Australia (Sydney, New South Wales), South Australia (Melburn, Victoria), New Zealand: North Island, New Zealand: South Island;
Antarctic: Antarctic Peninsula.

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