Turkistan (city)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Turkistan is a historic city in southern Kazakhstan serving as the administrative center of the Turkistan Region. It is home to the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a significant architectural landmark built by Timur. The city is recognized as the spiritual capital of the Turkic world.
Statistics
Area
196.27 km²
Population
227,098