Kokshetau
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| Kokshetau Көкшетау |
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  Kokshetau
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| Country |  Kazakhstan |
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| Province | Akmola Province | ||
| Founded | 1824 | ||
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| - Akim (mayor) | Bakyt Saparov | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 125,225 | ||
| Time zone | UTC +6 (UTC+6) | ||
| Postal code | 020000 | ||
| Area code(s) | +7 7162 | ||
Kokshetau (Kazakh: Көкшетау, Kökshetau; also known as Kokchetav) is the administrative center of Akmola Province, northern Kazakhstan. It has a population of 125,225 (2007 census). The name of the city established in 1824 means "sky-coloured mountain".
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[edit] Geography
Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, lies some 300 km to the south-east. Kokshetau is well known for its nature and tourist sites, such as Burabay (Borovoe) Resort, among others.
[edit] Industry
There are urban light industries such as food production. The region produces low grades of wheat and other cultures. There is a gold mining operation north of the city.
Kokshetau is the termination of world's only operational powerline with a voltage greater than 1000 kV, the Powerline Ekibastuz-Kokshetau.
[edit] Transport
Kokshetau has one airport with flights to Almaty and Petropavl. The city is connected by railroad with southern Kazakhstan and Russia.
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