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Aral
Арал | |
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Coordinates: 46°47′0″N 61°40′0″E / 46.78333°N 61.66667°E | |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Region | Kyzylorda |
Population (2009)[1] | |
• Total | 29,987 |
Aral, also known as Aralsk or Aral'sk, (Kazakh: Арал, Aral, ارال; Russian: Аральск, Araljsk) 46°47′N 61°40′E / 46.783°N 61.667°E is a small city in south-western Kazakhstan, located in the oblast (region) of Kyzylorda. It serves as the administrative center of Aral District. Aral was formerly a fishing port and harbour city on the banks of the Aral Sea, and was a major supplier of fish to the neighboring region. Population: 29,987 (2009 Census results);[1] 30,347 (1999 Census results).[1]