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Zhanaozen

Janaozen or Zhanaozen (Kazakh: Жаңаөзен), formerly known as Novy Uzen (Russian: Новый Узень, until 1993), is a town in the Mangystau Province of Kazakhstan located south-east of the city of Aktau. The name of the town means "new river" in Kazakh. Zhanaozen is a town of Province significance. It is completely surrounded by the territory of Karakiya District, but administratively does not belong to the district. Population: 48,871 (2009 Census results).

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhanaozen

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  • Hotel Aruhana, Жанаозенец (guest) wrote 13 years ago:
    Отель "Аруана" 3-х звездочный. Построен в 2000 году. В 2011 году перестал функционировать. Сгорел при беспорядках 16 декабря.
  • Акимат города, акипосуху (guest) wrote 14 years ago:
    мал мала горел... http://youtu.be/y4De4CSEvAU
43°20'40"N   52°52'11"E
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