Kyzylorda is a city in southern Kazakhstan. It's located on the Syr Darya River, about midway between Almaty and Turkestan. The city has a population of about 350,000.
Kyzylorda is an important transportation and commercial center. It's home to a large airport and a major railway junction. The city has several universities and institutes of higher learning.
Kyzylorda is a popular tourist destination because of its location near the Syr Darya River and the Kyzylorda Desert. The city has a number of parks and squares, and there are a few interesting historical monuments.