Shieli District Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Назначен аким Шиелийского района Кызылординской области. 2022-07-16.
  2. http://www.geonames.de/coukz-sub.html www.geonames.de Subdivisions of Kazakhstan in local languages