Makat / Мақат (Kazakhstan) - Central Street

Makat, Atyrau Oblast, Western Kazakhstan: A remote town in the middle of the desert, built probably in the 70s for the oil production. There are 13'600 people living in Makat according to www.brif.kz/maps/atyrau_region.php, but anyway the town seems very deserted, there's no restaurant and only one open air pub... Nice place to make some photos!

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Gregorius Mundus says:

Oh god, this is no town for me.

A very interesting series of shots and explanations.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

londonconstant says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called aaarrrggghhh..., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Kazachstan an oil-rich independent country does not seem inclined to extend its wealth to its people
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

marlengo says:

Good shot!
londonconstant, unfortunately, you're right.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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Taken in Maqat, Atyrau (map)
Taken with an Olympus SP500UZ.
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Taken on September 4, 2007

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