South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan
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South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan overview
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan coat of arms
South Kazakhstan region capital is Chimkent (Shymkent) city. South Kazakhstan region (former Chimkent oblast) is most southerly region of Kazakhstan.
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan map location
The center of South Kazakhstan region (oblast) lies along the middle reaches of the Syr Darya river. The north includes parts of the Muyun-Kum and Betpak-Dala deserts, and the Kyzylkum Desert occupies the southwest. Mountains are confined to the center and the southeast, where peaks rise to 14,100 feet (4,300 m). The climate of South Kazakhstan region is hot and dry.
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan beautiful view
South Kazakhstan region of Kazakhstan population - 2,283,000 (2007).
South Kazakhstan region of Kazakhstan land area - 117,300 sq. km.
South Kazakhstan region of Kazakhstan calling code - +7-725.
South Kazakhstan region of Kazakhstan postal code - 160000.
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan landscapes
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan population
Kazakhs constitute about half the population of South Kazakhstan region. Other groups include Russians, Uzbeks and Ukrainians.
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan mountains
The chief cities of South Kazakhstan region are Shymkent, the capital, Turkestan, Kentau, Lenger and Arys (the junction of the Orenburg-Tashkent and Turk-Sib railways).
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan architecture
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan economy
The leading industries of South Kazakhstan region are nonferrous metallurgy, textiles, and food. Lead and zinc are mined in the Karatau Mountains and lignite in the Lenger area.
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan sceneries
Agriculture is largely irrigated; the chief crops are cotton, grains (including rice), fodder, and vegetables, and there are extensive vineyards and orchards. Sheep are raised on the desert pastures in winter and the alpine meadows in summer in South Kazakhstan region of Kazakhstan.
South Kazakhstan region (oblast), Kazakhstan nature views
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