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Mangyshlak Peninsula |
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Mangyshlak Peninsula (mən-gĭshläk`), W Kazakhstan, extending into the NE Caspian Sea. Except for the Kara-Tau range, the peninsula is below sea level; Batyr Sink is c.430 ft (130 m) below sea level. Oil, manganese, and coal are found on the peninsula. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On December 30, 1919, a flotilla squadron came close to Mangyshlak Peninsula on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea and landed an assault unit which captured Fort Aleksandrovsky by a surprise attack. Tremendous scientific and cultural interest are present by the monuments of ancient Mangyshlak and Ustyurt, and other memorable sites evoking Kazakh epos. |
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