Republic of Kazakhstan is located in the center of the Asian Continent, with a population of 15,399,437, making it the
62nd largest national population. Its capital is Astana and largest city is Almaty with a total population of 1,348,500.
The country encompasses 2,717,300 square kilometers making it the 9th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and the Caspian Sea.
President Nursultan A. Nazarbayev is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote
and holds that position for seven years with a two-term limit. Prime Minister Karim Masimov is recognized as the
Head of Government and, along with First Deputy Prime Minister Umirzak Shukeyev and Deputy Prime Ministers
Yerbol Orynbayev and Aset Isekeshev, achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that
position seven years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 28th
of January 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Kazakh and Russian. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Russian Orthodox, Protestant and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 60 AM, 17 FM, 9 Short
Wave and 12 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Khan Tangiri Shyngy, its highest point at 6,995 meters and Vpadina Kaundy, its
lowest point at –132 meters. Its principal waterways are the Irtysh River and the Syr Darya River, which measure
about 4,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are oil, coal, iron ore, manganese,
chromite, lead, zinc, copper, titanium, bauxite, gold and silver. Its official currency is the Kazakhstani Tenge.
Here’s something you may not know about Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the home of Baikonur, The Russian Space
Program’s launch site, that is still in use today.
62nd largest national population. Its capital is Astana and largest city is Almaty with a total population of 1,348,500.
The country encompasses 2,717,300 square kilometers making it the 9th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan and the Caspian Sea.
President Nursultan A. Nazarbayev is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote
and holds that position for seven years with a two-term limit. Prime Minister Karim Masimov is recognized as the
Head of Government and, along with First Deputy Prime Minister Umirzak Shukeyev and Deputy Prime Ministers
Yerbol Orynbayev and Aset Isekeshev, achieves that status through appointment by the president and holds that
position seven years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 28th
of January 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Kazakh and Russian. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Russian Orthodox, Protestant and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 60 AM, 17 FM, 9 Short
Wave and 12 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Khan Tangiri Shyngy, its highest point at 6,995 meters and Vpadina Kaundy, its
lowest point at –132 meters. Its principal waterways are the Irtysh River and the Syr Darya River, which measure
about 4,000 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are oil, coal, iron ore, manganese,
chromite, lead, zinc, copper, titanium, bauxite, gold and silver. Its official currency is the Kazakhstani Tenge.
Here’s something you may not know about Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the home of Baikonur, The Russian Space
Program’s launch site, that is still in use today.
| Astana- Kazakhstan's capital city |
| Fishing in the Irtysh River |
| Bridge across the Syr Darya River- one of Kazakhstan's principle waterways |
| Ishim River |
| Kazakh kids |
| Tradtional Kazakh food includes kazi (horse meat) and kuirdak (mutton) |
| Usyurt Plateau in western Kazakhstan |
| Wrecked boat on the Aral Sea near Kulandy, Kazakhstan |
| Ural River |
Kazakhstan another 'stan. I have done a WHOLE lot of Asia. I only have some of the big ones left, pretty
much. If I could visit, and I will some time soon, I would like to see and do the following; (1) see Astana (2) fish
in the rivers (3) meet the kids (4) see the breathtaking Ural River (5) follow my sweet-tooth and sample some
addictive looking food and wash it down with...um...maybe the local drink? (6) see painting-like Usyurt
Plateau (7) do my show (check Discovery Kids Channel next year, perhaps) (8) fight AIDS and (9) see all
they have to offer. Can you find a time to visit and help them fight AIDS. But, just for a start, please click my
DONATE NOW button.
much. If I could visit, and I will some time soon, I would like to see and do the following; (1) see Astana (2) fish
in the rivers (3) meet the kids (4) see the breathtaking Ural River (5) follow my sweet-tooth and sample some
addictive looking food and wash it down with...um...maybe the local drink? (6) see painting-like Usyurt
Plateau (7) do my show (check Discovery Kids Channel next year, perhaps) (8) fight AIDS and (9) see all
they have to offer. Can you find a time to visit and help them fight AIDS. But, just for a start, please click my
DONATE NOW button.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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KAZAKHSTAN
Updated 09/20/10
Updated 09/20/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.1% (2007 est.)
12,000
less then 500
12,000
less then 500
| Tian Shan Mountains on Kazakhstan's border with Kyrgyzstan |
| Petropavlovsk- Kazakhstan's northernmost point on the border with Russia |
| Kazakhstan's easternmost point on the border with Russia and China |
| Khan Tengri Shyngy- Kazakhstan's highest point on the border with China and Kyrgyzstan |
| Almaty- Kazakhstan's largest city |
| Zhambyl- Kazakhstan's border crossing with Kazakhstan |
| Saryagash- Kazakhstan's southernmost point on the border with Uzbekistan |
| Vpadina Kaundy- Kazakhstan's lowest point near the Aral Sea |
| Trans Unguz Karakam Desert on Kazakhstan's border with Turkmenistan |
| Fort Shevchenko on the Caspian Sea |
| Lighthouse on the Tyub-Karagan Peninsula Kazakhstan's westernmost point |
| Folk dancers in traditional Kazakhstani dress |
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| Lake Balkhash |
| Baikonur Cosmodrome |
| Aqtau on the Caspian Sea |
