What happened to Karaganda's population following the dissolution of the Soviet Union?
Increased by 14%
Remained the same
Fell by 14%
Doubled
Answer
The population of Karaganda fell by 14% from 1989 to 1999 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Over 100,000 people have since emigrated to Germany.
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