Kulan, Kazakhstan
Kulan (Kazakh: Құлан, Qulan), named Lugovoe (Russian: Луговое) until 1992, is a small town that is the administrative centre of the Turar Ryskulov District of the Jambyl Region of Kazakhstan.
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| Coordinates: 42.910°N 72.715°E | |
| Zip code | 080900 |
| Phone | +772631 |
The train station in Kulan is located along the route that connects Taraz, Bishkek and Shu.
A big earthquake took place in the region with the epicentre at Kulan on 23 May 2003. The economic damage caused by the earthquake was estimated to be around US$120 million.
Famous Ukrainian boxers Vladimir Klichko and Vitaliy Klichko lived and studied at a school in Kulan as they were kids.[1]
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References
- "Турне братьев Кличко по Казахстану". Forbes.kz. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
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