Dostyk
Dostyk (Kazakh: Достық, Dostyq) or Druzhba (Russian: Дружба) is a small town in Kazakhstan's Jetisu Region, on the border with Xinjiang, China. It is a port of entry (by highway and railroad) from China. The rail portion serves as an important link in the Eurasian Land Bridge. It is situated in the Dzungarian Gate, a historically significant mountain pass.
Dostyk
Достық Дружба (in Russian) | |
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settlement | |
Dostyk Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Coordinates: 45°15′12″N 82°29′04″E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Jetisu Region |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 4,698 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Omsk Time) |
| Postal code | 040212 |
| Area code | 72830 |
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