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Shymkent

Major city in south-central Kazakhstan.

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Shymkent is a major city in south-central Kazakhstan, serving as the administrative center of South Kazakhstan Region. It's a significant industrial and transportation hub, known for its diverse population and rapid urban development.

Etymology

Shymkent was founded in 1964 and named after the Kazakh poet Shymkent.

Explain Like I’m 5

Shymkent is a big city in southern Kazakhstan, like a bustling hub where people from different places meet.

Fun Facts

Shymkent is Kazakhstan's third-largest city
It's a major transportation hub connecting Central Asia and Europe
The city is known for its apricot orchards

FAQ

What is Shymkent? A major city in south-central Kazakhstan
What language is spoken there? Kazakh and Russian are widely spoken
Is Shymkent a historical city? It has ancient roots, though the modern city developed later

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Kazakhstan

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

South Kazakhstan Region

Indexes

administrative center city industrial hub

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