Almaty Region

Also known as Almaty Province, Almaty Oblysy, Almati Oblast'

region of Kazakhstan

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Almaty Region is a major administrative division in southeastern Kazakhstan that surrounds the country's largest city, Almaty. It is significant as an economic and cultural hub in the region, known for its diverse landscapes ranging from mountains to steppes and serving as an important center for trade and development in Central Asia.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: region of Kazakhstan
Official name: Алматинская область
Country: Soviet Union
Located in: Kazak Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic
Capital: Almaty
Population: 2146576
Area: 223911
Elevation: 7010
Head of government: Amandyk Batalov
Shares border with: Issyk-Kul Region
Official website: www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl
Image: Yurt in Tekeli.JPG
Dialing code: 727
Licence plate code: B

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Commons category: Almaty Region
topic's main category: Category:Almaty Region
category for people born here: Category:Births in Almaty Region
category of associated people: Category:People from Almaty Region
postal code: 040000
inception: 1932-03-10
native label: Алматы облысы

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Encyclopedic overview

Almaty Region (Kazakh: Almaty oblysy [ɑɫmɑˈtə ˌwobɫɤˈsə]), formerly known as the Alma-Ata Region until 1993, is a region in Kazakhstan, located in the southeastern part of the country. It surrounds, but does not include, the eponymous city of Almaty. Its capital is Qonaev.

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