Pavlodar region (oblast) of Kazakhstan
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Pavlodar region (oblast) of Kazakhstan overview
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan coat of arms
Pavlodar region (oblast), northern Kazakhstan, is situated along the middle course of the Irtysh River on the southern edge of the West Siberian Plain. Pavlodar region lands consist mainly of flat steppe, which turns into semi desert in the southwest.
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan map location
The climate of Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan is continental and dry. The capital of region is Pavlodar city. Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan origin of name: Russian for gift of Paul.
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan nature views
Pavlodar region, Kazakhstan population - 745,000 (2007 est.).
Pavlodar region, Kazakhstan land area - 124,800 sq. km.
Pavlodar region, Kazakhstan calling code - +7-718.
Pavlodar region, Kazakhstan postal codes - 140100-141200.
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan Irtysh River sceneries
Pavlodar region (oblast) of Kazakhstan population
In 1991 nearly 65 percent of the population of Pavlodar region was urban. The most numerous nationalities of Pavlodar region are Russians, Kazakhs, Ukrainians, and Germans. The Irtysh-Karaganda Canal starts near the new town of Yermak (founded 1961), the site of a large power station and a ferro-alloying plant. There is navigation on the Irtysh river.
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan village
Pavlodar region (oblast) of Kazakhstan economy
Pavlodar city, the capital, and Ekibastuz form a rapidly growing industrial complex based on power generated from the large, though low-grade, Ekibastuz coal deposits.
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan landscape with church
There is also gold mining industry at Maykain and salt production from the salt lakes. Bozshakol is the site of a major copper deposit.
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan steppe
Pavlodar region, Kazakhstan is an important grain producer (mainly wheat and millet) and sheep and cattle also are raised.
Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan sunset
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