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___ KazakhstanA virtual guide to Kazakhstan. Get an overview of Kazakhstan's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Central Asian nation, e.g.: official web sites of Kazakhstan, addresses of Kazakhstan`s and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. | ||
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Republic of Kazakhstan | Qazaqstan Respublikasy |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Kazakhstan Background: Native Kazakhs, a mix of Turkic and Mongol nomadic tribes who migrated into the region in the 13th century, were rarely united as a single nation. The area was conquered by Russia in the 18th century and Kazakhstan became a Soviet Republic in 1936. During the 1950s and 1960s agricultural "Virgin Lands" program, Soviet citizens were encouraged to help cultivate Kazakhstan's northern pastures. This influx of immigrants (mostly Russians, but also some other deported nationalities) skewed the ethnic mixture and enabled non-Kazakhs to outnumber natives. Independence has caused many of these newcomers to emigrate. Current issues include: developing a cohesive national identity; expanding the development of the country's vast energy resources and exporting them to world markets; and continuing to strengthen relations with neighboring states and other foreign powers. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan related countries: Mongolia, Turkey |
 Official Name: Qazaqstan Respublikasy short form: Qazaqstan int'l long form: Republic of Kazakhstan int'l short form: Kazakhstan ISO Country Code: kz Time: Local Time = UTC +5h +6h Actual Time: Sat-May-10 08:28 (Astana) Capital City: Astana (capital, since 1998, pop. 530 000) Other Cities: Almaty (former capital) 1.2 million, Karaganda 440 000, Shymkent 370 000, Taraz 340 000, Ust-Kamenogorsk 310 000, Pavlodar 300 000. Government: Type: Republic; Kazakhstan has a hybrid system of Government that combines aspects of both parliamentary and presidential systems. Independence: 16 December 1991 (from the Soviet Union). Declaration of sovereignty: 25 October 1990. Geography: Location: Central Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea in west. Area: 2.7 million sq. km. (1.05 million sq. mi.); ninth-largest nation in the world; the size of Western Europe. Terrain: Extends east to west from the Caspian Sea to the Altay Mountains and north to south from the plains of Western Siberia to the oasis and desert of Central Asia. Highest peak: Kan Tengri 6995 m Climate: Continental, cold winters and hot summers; arid and semi-arid. People: Nationality: Kazakhstani. Population: 15.1 million. Ethnic groups: Kazakh 51.8%, Russian 31.4%, Ukrainian 4.4%, Tatar 1.7%, German 1.6%. There are over 100 other nationalities. Religion: Sunni Muslim 47%, Russian Orthodox 44%, Protestant 2%, other 7%. Languages: Kazakhstan is a bilingual country. Kazakh language has the status of the "state" language, while Russian is declared the "official" language. Russian is used routinely in business; 52% of population speaks Kazakh language. Literacy: 98% Natural resources: Major deposits of petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, manganese, chrome ore, nickel, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, lead, zinc, bauxite, gold, uranium. Agriculture products: Grain (mostly spring wheat), cotton; livestock. Industries: Oil, iron and steel; tractors and other agricultural machinery, electric motors, construction materials. Exports partners: Bermuda 12.5%, Russia 11.1%, Germany 10.7%, China 10%, Italy 7.9%, France 7.7%, Romania 4.5%, USA 4% (2005) Imports partners: Russia 35.9%, China 21.4%, Germany 7.1% (2005) Currency: Tenge (KZT) Source: Embassy of Kazakhstan in the USA and Canada and other. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of KazakhstanGovernment of the Republic of KazakhstanOfficial site, provides until now less information in English. Kazakhstan The President of Kazakhstan. The Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Official website of the parliament (partly in English). Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA Kazakhstan. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to the UN Site of the Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Kazakh Embassy in the UK The embassy in London provides comprehensive information about Kazakhstan. Embassy of Kazakhstan in the USA and Canada Washington, D.C. Diplomatic missions abroad Address list of Kazakh missions abroad. Foreign Diplomatic Missions List of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Kazakhstan. Statistics Agency of Statistics Kazakhstan in figures. Maps Map of Kazakhstan Political Map of Kazakhstan.  Google
Earth KazakhstanZoomable satellite view of Kazakhstan. Google
Earth AstanaZoomable satellite view of Kazakhstan's capital city. Google
Earth AlmatyZoomable satellite view of Kazakhstan's largest city. Google
Earth Baikonur CosmodromeZoomable satellite view of Baikonur Cosmodrome space launch facility. Caucasus and Central Asia Map Map of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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NewsDelovaya NedelyaKazakhstans Business news (in Kazakh) Newspaper Ekspress-K Private newspaper in Russian-language. Kazakhstanskaya Pravda National daily newspaper online. Panorama Kazakhstan weekly news (Russian) Press Club Information Center Kazakhstan (in Russian). News Agencies Gazeta.kz Online news with English-language pages. Interfax Kazakhstan Service of Russian news agency Interfax. Kazinform Official news. Radio/TV Caspionet Provides also news in Kazakh, Russian and English. Khabar Broadcasting Company and News Agency of Kazakhstan. |
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Arts & CultureNational Library of the Republic of KazakhstanOne of the largest libraries in the world. Today it is the acknowledged leader in Kazakhstani librarian science. |
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Business & EconomyNational Bank of KazakhstanCentral Bank of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Official website of KASE. KazInvest Official website of Kazakhstan's investment promotion agency. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Astana ICC is a public association, representing the interests of regional business. Yellow Pages of Kazakhstan Business directory of Kazakhstan. Products of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Copper Corporation KazMunaiGas The National Oil Company. Transportation Air Astana Official website with information about the airline's flight schedules, routes, timetable, online booking, services and contacts. KazAir West Aviation Company Fixed and rotary wing corporate and private charters. Almaty International Airport News and information for passengers and businesses includes online flight information, map and airport details. |
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Destination Kazakhstan - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Kazakhstan: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, tours and much more.ecotourism.kz Starting point for visiting Kazakhstan's natural treasures. About Kazakhstan Site provides genaral touristic information about Kazakhstan. Tourism in Kazakhstan The site offers all about tourism in Kazakhstan. Maps, hotels, agencies, articles, photos, tours (until 2003). Wild Natures - Holidays in Kazakhstan Site provides touristic opportunities in the region of the Aksu-Djabagly nature reserve in Southern Kazakhstan. |
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EducationAl-Farabi Kazakh State National UniversityHomepage of the University (Russian) Kainar University Founded in 1991 (in Russian). Kazakh-American University First independent University in the Republic (Russian) The Kazakh National Agrarian University Established in April 1996. |
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Environment & NatureMinistry of the Environment Protection of the Republic of KazakhstanMost of the information in Kazakh and Russian. Kazakhstan - Environment Issues and Policy Information about Kazakhstan's environmental issues by the Kazakh Embassy in the UK. Green Salvation Web site of the Ecological Society Green Salvation, Almaty. United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Kazakhstan About the work of UNDP, includes information on UNDP Kazakhstan's activity in the area of Environment and Sustainable Development. Nature Nature reserves of Kazakhstan Information about the various nature reserves of Kazakhstan. |
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HistoryAn ancient land of the KazakhsAbout the origin of Kazakhstan's native people. History of Kazakhstan Wikipedia entry about Kazakhstan's history. |
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SearchEurasianet.org: KazakhstanProvides an index of Kazakhstan related sites. Site.Kz Kazakhstan search engine (in Russian). Additional Information about KazakhstanBBC News Country Profile: KazakhstanGovernments on the WWW: Kazakhstan Open Directory Project: Kazakhstan Washington Post: Kazakhstan Wikipedia: Kazakhstan The World Factbook -- Kazakhstan |
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