     South Kazakhstan region (oblast)Content: South Kazakhstan region (oblast) overviewSouth Kazakhstan oblast coat of arms
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South Kazakhstan oblast capital is Chimkent (Shymkent) city. South Kazakhstan region (former Chimkent oblast) is most southerly region of the country. The center of South Kazakhstan oblast lies along the middle reaches of Syr Darya river. The north includes parts of Muyun-Kum and Betpak-Dala deserts, and 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 oblast population - 2,283,000 (2007).South Kazakhstan oblast land area - 117,300 sq. km. South Kazakhstan region beautiful view
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South Kazakhstan region (oblast) populationKazakhs constitute about half the population of South Kazakhstan region. Other groups include Russians, Uzbeks and Ukrainians. The major cities of South Kazakhstan oblast are Shymkent, the capital, Turkestan, Kentau, Lenger and Arys (the junction of Orenburg-Tashkent and Turk-Sib railways). South Kazakhstan region mountains
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South Kazakhstan region (oblast) economyThe leading industries of South Kazakhstan region are nonferrous metallurgy, textiles, and food. Lead and zinc are mined in Karatau Mountains and lignite in Lenger area. Agriculture is largely irrigated; main 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. South Kazakhstan oblast sceneries
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