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Modern appearance of the city
The city of Taraz, which has a rich history, experienced a period of decline, destructive wars and the Renaissance, received many names and became the spiritual center of the Zhambyl region, linking the old and the new.
It is also a major industrial, commercial and cultural center of the Southern region.

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History:
Taraz is a city with more than 2000 years of history. In the Middle Ages, it was known as Taraz. The first to come to the city were the Sogdians of the Fergana Valley. Since 1997, the city has returned its historical name. In 2002, Taraz celebrated its 2000th anniversary. In the Middle Ages, Taraz was one of the cities located along the Great Silk Road. Especially flourished in the days of Karakhan wealth. In the 19th century, Saint Ata was Kokand Castle. In the 60s of the XIX century it was part of the Russian Empire. After Kazakhstan gained independence in the Soviet Union, it became the administrative center of the sovereign Zhambyl region, an ancient city with a rich history.

 

26 microdistrict in the city of Taraz: Akbulak, Karatau, Zhailau, Saltanat, Talas, Samal, Alatau, Mynbulak, Asa, Zhansaya, Astana, Baiterek, Karasu, Arai, Kektem, green carpet, Tonkurush, Baryskan, Buryl, etc. the population of the city: 357,663 people (2019). 70% of the population of the city of Taraz are Kazakhs. The city is home to Russians, Uzbeks, Koreans, Tatars, Turks, Germans, Kurds, Dungans, Kyrgyz, Greeks, Azerbaijanis, Uighurs, Chechens. The city has a "House of Friendship". In Taraz, on the slopes of the Karatau Mountains, the Karatau Phosphorus Plant operates. This plant occupies one of the most prestigious places in the world for the production of phosphorus. 3 plants were opened in the region, one of which is "Zhambyl Phosphorus Plant", "Khimprom", "New Zhambyl Phosphorus Plant". In the city there is a plant for the assembly of iron, an auto repair plant, a plant of "auto parts", etc.