Zhanaozen, Oil industry city in Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan
Description
Zhanaozen is an oil production city located on the Mangyshlak Peninsula in Mangystau Region, spreading across a desert landscape. The city developed around petroleum extraction operations and serves as a major industrial hub for the surrounding region.
History
The city emerged following the discovery of the Uzen oil field in 1964 and gained official status in 1973. This development marked the beginning of industrial growth in a previously sparsely populated desert region.
Culture
The population of 147,962 residents includes a majority of Kazakh people at 98.67 percent, maintaining traditional customs in this industrial setting.
Practical
The city is accessible through a railway terminal that provides connections to other regions for transportation purposes. Within the city, minibus taxis and private vehicles serve as the main transport options for visitors and residents.
Did you know?
The city experiences extreme temperature swings between scorching summers and cold winters in its desert setting. These sharp seasonal shifts shape daily life and living conditions throughout the year in this remote industrial location.
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