Fun facts about Taraz
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Taraz is claimed to be the most ancient city in Kazakhstan, with archaeological finds supporting this assertion.
Taraz
Kazakhstan
Taraz is a city and the administrative center of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan, located on the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
From the “History” section
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The city was renamed Mirzoyan in 1936 after Levon Mirzoyan, but was later changed to Dzhambul in 1938 after the Kazakh folk singer Zhambyl Zhabayuly.
Taraz
Kazakhstan
Taraz is a city and the administrative center of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan, located on the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
From the “History” section
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Taraz has a cold semi-arid climate with a mean January temperature of −3 °C and a mean July temperature of 25.5 °C.
Taraz
Kazakhstan
Taraz is a city and the administrative center of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan, located on the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
From the “Geography” section
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The city is home to the football club 'Taraz' and has hosted notable athletes like Eldos Smetov, a world champion in judo.
Taraz
Kazakhstan
Taraz is a city and the administrative center of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan, located on the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
From the “Sports” section
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Bibisara Assaubayeva, a native of Taraz, is a Grandmaster and three-time Women's World Blitz Chess Champion.
Taraz
Kazakhstan
Taraz is a city and the administrative center of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan, located on the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
From the “Notable people” section
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