Author(s): Akzhunus ABDULLINA Kuat SAPAROV Emin ATASOY Gulnur SHUMAKOVA
The article discusses the physical-geographical conditions (relief, climate, hydrography, soil), flora and fauna of Aktobe region, and the geographical basis of their features display in local place names. Aktobe region occupies a large area in the North-West of the Republic. The territory of the region is bordered by the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan and Western Kazakhstan, Atyrau, Mangystau, Kostanay, Karaganda, Kyzylorda regions. Aktobe region is characterized by the complexity of the terrain among the West Kazakhstan. The features of the relief are influenced by its geological structure and relief-forming factors. Due to the geographical location of the territory there is a rapid continental climate, lack of water resources and their uneven distribution, arid landscapes with mostly natural areas. These natural features are reflected in the place names of the territory. During the classification of geographical names and groups of toponyms were identified dominant names associated with the physical-geographical conditions of the region.
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