Karkaraly

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Karkaraly, also known as Karkaralinsk, is the capital of the Karkaraly District in the Karaganda Region of Kazakhstan. Permanent settlement in the area began as a Cossack settlement, which evolved into a Kazakh cultural center due to the Koyandy Fair which took place in the town. Its population was 9,212 as of 2009. ()

Local name: Қарқаралы Settled: 1824Founded: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 49°25'0"N, 75°27'36"E

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QaraghandyKazakhstan

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Nearby attractions include: Karkaraly National Park.

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Karkaraly National Park
50 min walk • Karkaraly National Park is a protected reserve and national park in the Karaganda Region of Kazakhstan. The park spans 90,323 hectares, and is located in Karkaraly District.