Atyrau

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Atyrau

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Atyrau is a transcontinental city located at the mouth of the Ural River on the Caspian Sea. It was founded in 1645 as a Russian fort and was formerly known as Guryev. The city serves as a major hub for the oil and gas industry in Kazakhstan.

Statistics

Area

Not available

Population

355,117

Location