About the region
KARAGANDA REGION
The industrial heart and cultural soul of Kazakhstan
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Discover the Region
Karaganda Region is a land of contrasts, where endless steppes meet mountain oases, and rich history intertwines with the modern rhythm of life.
Here everyone will find something of their own: from untouched nature of national parks to modern urban culture, from historical monuments to gastronomic discoveries.
View gallery →Three reasons to visit
Industrial heritage
Karaganda is the largest coal basin in Kazakhstan, a symbol of labor glory and industrial power.
Natural parks
Karkaralinsk and Buiratau are unique mountain oases in the middle of the steppe with rich flora and fauna.
Historical memory
The Karlag Museum preserves the memory of tragic pages of history and the feat of the human spirit.
Path of development
Foundation of Karaganda as a workers' settlement
Granted city status
Creation of the Karaganda coal basin
Karaganda becomes the third largest city in Kazakhstan
Independence of Kazakhstan, a new era of development
Karaganda — a modern cultural and economic center
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