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COMMERCIAL/ ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Astana

GEOGRAPHY

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country and the ninth-largest country in the world with an area of 2,700,000 square kilometres (1,000,000 sq mi).

DEMOGRAPHY

A population of close to 16.4 Million. Muslims account for about 70% of the population.

CLIMATE

The Climate in Kazakhstan is continental. In summer the temperatures average more than 30 °C (86 °F) and in winter average −12 °C (10.4 °F)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Kazakh is the official language.
Russian are used in education and communication.

LOCAL TIME

UTC +6 hrs

BUSINESS HOURS

Government: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
General: 9 AM to 6 PM

HOLIDAYS

Independence Day: December 16th
Nauryz Meyrami (Traditional Spring Holiday): March 22nd
Capital City Day: July 6th

Muslim Festivals (based on the lunar calendar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha

CURRENCY

Kazakhstani Tenge

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Police/ Emergencies: 02
Medical / Ambulance: 03
Fire: 01

Introduction to Kazakhstan

Soaked in the beauty of nature, Kazakhstan is a land of exquisitely preserved culture and heritage. Located in Central Asia, Kazakhstan is one of the largest countries. Most of the country is still unexplored by travelers. Observing the local crowd closely will help visitors understand the culture and tradition of the country in a better way. Outdoor lovers will definitely have a great time in this fantastic country.

Many of the attractions of Kazakhstan are located in the southern part of the country where you can find stunning landscapes, beautiful monuments, snow-capped mountains and several lakes and glaciers. There are some very beautiful cities to explore including the capital Astana, Almaty, Pavlodar, Shymkentand Turkestan. Nature lovers will definitely enjoy visiting the Karkaraly National Park, which has beautiful lakes and caves.

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