Atyrau oblast of Kazakhstan

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• overview
• population
• economy

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Atyrau oblast of Kazakhstan overview

Atyrau oblast map location

Atyrau oblast is situated in southwestern Kazakhstan. Atyrau region is generally flat with Ural as main river . The mainly sandy terrain is interspersed with salt marshes.

The climate of Atyrau region is continental and subject to severe droughts. High-quality oil in small quantities has been extracted from Emba oil field since 1911. There are oil pipelines to Atyrau city, the capital, from Mangyshlak oil fields located to the south.

The region capital is Atyrau city (former Guryev). Origin of name of the oblast: river delta.

Atyrau oblast, Kazakhstan population - 481,000 (2007 est.).
Atyrau oblast, Kazakhstan land area - 118,000 sq. km.

Atyrau oblast view - The Edge of Europe

Atyrau oblast ancient ruins

Atyrau oblast buildings

Atyrau oblast roadside tombs

Atyrau oblast of Kazakhstan population

The majority of the inhabitants of Atyrau region are Kazakhs. Other urban centers, besides the city of Atyrau, include Kulsary and Balykshi.

Atyrau region small village on Ural River

Atyrau region camels

Atyrau region wild horses

Atyrau region goats herd

Atyrau oblast of Kazakhstan economy

Caspian and Ural fisheries and the fish-canning industry are the largest in Atyrau oblast. Agriculture, severely handicapped by lack of fresh water, is concerned mainly with sheep raising on the extensive desert pastures.

Atyrau oblast endless road

Atyrau oblast railroad in the steppe

Atyrau oblast oil industry

Atyrau oblast Ural River

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