Atyrau region (oblast) of Kazakhstan

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Atyrau region (oblast) of Kazakhstan overview

Atyrau region is situated in southwestern Kazakhstan. Atyrau region (oblast) of Kazakhstan is generally flat. Atyrau oblast chief river is the Ural river. The mainly sandy terrain is interspersed with salt marshes.

Atyrau region (oblast), Kazakhstan map location

Atyrau region (oblast) of Kazakhstan map location picture

The climate of Atyrau region, Kazakhstan is continental and subject to severe droughts. High-quality oil in small quantities has been extracted from the Emba oil field since 1911 in Atyrau region of Kazakhstan.

There are oil pipelines to Atyrau city, the capital, from the Mangyshlak oil fields to the south.

Atyrau region (oblast), Kazakhstan views - The Edge of Europe

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Atyrau region (oblast), Kazakhstan views - ancient ruins

Atyrau region (oblast) of Kazakhstan views - ancient ruins photo

Atyrau region capital is Atyrau city (former Guryev). Atyrau region of Kazakhstan origin of name: river delta.

Atyrau region, Kazakhstan population - 481,000 (2007 est.).
Atyrau region, Kazakhstan land area - 118,000 sq. km.
Atyrau region, Kazakhstan phone code - +7-712.

Atyrau region (oblast), Kazakhstan views - buildings

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Atyrau region (oblast), Kazakhstan views - roadside tombs

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Atyrau region (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.