Fun facts about Atyrau
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The wooden fort at the mouth of the Yaik River was founded in 1645 by the Russian trader Gury Nazarov.
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Atyrau, known until 1991 as Guryev, is a city in Kazakhstan and the capital of Atyrau Region. Atyrau is a transcontinental city, at the mouth of the Ural River on the Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, 2,700 kilometres west of Almaty and 351 kilometres east of the Russian city of Astrakhan.
From the “History” section
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Atyrau is considered to be located both in Asia and Europe, as it is divided by the Ural River.
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Atyrau, known until 1991 as Guryev, is a city in Kazakhstan and the capital of Atyrau Region. Atyrau is a transcontinental city, at the mouth of the Ural River on the Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, 2,700 kilometres west of Almaty and 351 kilometres east of the Russian city of Astrakhan.
From the “Geography” section
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Atyrau's climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters, and the lowest recorded temperature is −37.9 °C.
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Atyrau, known until 1991 as Guryev, is a city in Kazakhstan and the capital of Atyrau Region. Atyrau is a transcontinental city, at the mouth of the Ural River on the Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, 2,700 kilometres west of Almaty and 351 kilometres east of the Russian city of Astrakhan.
From the “Climate” section
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The third biggest refinery in Kazakhstan is located in Atyrau, operated by KazMunayGas.
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Atyrau, known until 1991 as Guryev, is a city in Kazakhstan and the capital of Atyrau Region. Atyrau is a transcontinental city, at the mouth of the Ural River on the Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, 2,700 kilometres west of Almaty and 351 kilometres east of the Russian city of Astrakhan.
From the “Industry” section
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In 2001, a unique pedestrian suspension bridge was built in Atyrau, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest pedestrian bridge in the world.
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Atyrau, known until 1991 as Guryev, is a city in Kazakhstan and the capital of Atyrau Region. Atyrau is a transcontinental city, at the mouth of the Ural River on the Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, 2,700 kilometres west of Almaty and 351 kilometres east of the Russian city of Astrakhan.
From the “Bridges of Atyrau” section
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