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Compared to Almaty and Astana, where does Shymkent rank in terms of population?

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Shymkent ranks third in population in Kazakhstan, behind Almaty and Astana. It is the administrative center of South Kazakhstan Region and has a population of about 1.1 million people. Shymkent is located in the southern part of Kazakhstan, near the border with Uzbekistan. The city is a major industrial center and is known for its production of textiles, machinery, and food products.
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