Shieli | |
Settlement Type: | District |
Official Name: | Шиелі ауданы |
Mapsize: | 300px |
Mapsize1: | 150px |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Kazakhstan |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Kyzylorda Region |
Subdivision Name2: | Shieli |
Leader Title: | Akim |
Leader Name: | Nurzhan Akhatov[1] |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population As Of: | 2013 |
Population Total: | 78427 |
Timezone: | East |
Utc Offset: | +6 |
Coordinates: | 44.17°N 66.3°W |
Shieli (Kazakh: Шиелі ауданы, Kazakh: Şielı audany) is a district of Kyzylorda Region in southern Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the urban-type settlement of Shieli.[2] Population:
Shieli district is located in the middle reaches of the ancient Syr Darya River. In the eastern side there are the ancient cities of Sighnaq, Bestam, known to all, in the southern side the ancient Karatau mountains stretch. Further, the Sarysu River, originating in the Arch and Telikul, is a witness to many historical events. The western part of the district is in contact with the regional center, and the northern part with Kyzylkum, famous for its winds.