East-Kazakhstan region
East-Kazakhstan region
Regional profile
The region is characterized by industrial specialization with a predominance of manufacturing industry
East-Kazakhstan region’s industry structure is dominated by manufacturing sector (its share is 83%). The region is a major ore mining producer in the country. The region’s mineral raw material base is rich with mineral, mainly ore deposits. Non-ferrous metallurgy is a leading industry in East Kazakhstan region. In agriculture, livestock production is a key sector with mainstream in meat, dairy and wool.
In 600-800 km area of East Kazakhstan Region 6 major regions of Kazakhstan, Russia and Xinjiang are located:
7.2 million people
Altai territory, Novosibirsk and Omsk regions
4 million people
Almaty, Karaganda and Pavlodar region
7.2 million people
Altai territory, Novosibirsk and Omsk regions
4 million people
Almaty, Karaganda and Pavlodar region
Population (01.05.2016)
1 396,5 thsnd people
4-th place
Population density
4,9 persons/km²
10-th place
Land area
283 220 km²
3-rd place
Major cities
Oskemen
Semey
Ridder
Ayagoz
Zyryanovsk
Semey
Ridder
Ayagoz
Zyryanovsk
Natural zone
Steppe
Semi-desert
Forest-steppe
Land resources
36% of region area is occupied by agricultural land, of which:
• 14% of arable land
• 86% pastures and hayfields
• 14% of arable land
• 86% pastures and hayfields
Water resources
• major rivers: the Irtysh, the Ulba
• major lakes: lake Alakol, lake Zaysan, lake Sasykkol, lake Markakol
• 75 reservoirs: Bukhtarma, Oskemen, Shulba
• major lakes: lake Alakol, lake Zaysan, lake Sasykkol, lake Markakol
• 75 reservoirs: Bukhtarma, Oskemen, Shulba
Regional economy
Climate conditions
Mineral resources
Human capital
Infrastructure
Specialization
Разработка Центр устойчивого развития столицы
Техническая поддержка Центр мониторинга и развития рынков
