woodworking accounted for ₸2.5 billion, light industry accounted for ₸2.3 billion, and another ₸185 billion came from other industries. The bulk of the region's metallurgical products are exported. The region's machine-building industry mostly produces mining equipment, equipment for mineral processing, oil and gas production, industrial capacitors, cables and wires, and vehicles. Education As of 2019, the region has 312 libraries, 10 museums, and 1 "institution for the protection of historical and cultural heritage". Culture As of 2019, the region has 301 culture clubs, 2 theaters, a zoo, 9 "houses of friendship", 6 cinemas, and 3 parks. In 2018, the Kazakhstan Ministry of Culture has funded archaeological excavations into the and other nearby sites in the region to uncover cultural artifacts. Tourism The East Kazakhstan Region and neighboring Almaty Region share Lake Alakol, a major domestic tourist site. In 2013, UNESCO established the Alakol Biosphere Reserve, stating that the lake and its surroundings are an important part of the Central Asian Flyway. Birds native to the lake include the Dalmatian Pelican, the Eurasian Spoonbill, the Greater Flamingo, and the Ferruginous Duck. The lake's color changes during the day, from azure-blue in the morning to purple at sunset. On sunny days the lake has a notably bright color, and on cloudy days the water is dark grey. The improvement of infrastructure near the lake, as well as its alleged medicinal properties, have led to increased tourism in recent years. The Altai Alps ski resort, in the town of approximately 24 kilometres east of Oskemen, serves as a popular skiing destination. The and the Katon-Karagay National Park are both located in the Katonkaragay District in the northeastern part of the region. Sport The region sent a bandy team to the Spartakiade 2009 and finished third. See also Semipalatinsk Test Site References External links Official regional administration website Regions of Kazakhstan