Kazakhstan location Kazakhstan is located in the center

Kazakhstan location Kazakhstan is located in the center of the Eurasian landmass in what is known as Central Asia. It’s the heart of Eurasia Kazakhstan is bordered on the east by China, on the south by Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, on the west by the Caspian Sea, and on the north by Russia. With a total surface area of 2, 717, 300 square kilometers, Kazakhstan is the ninthlargest country in the world. Kazakhstan is a country of superlatives. It sweeps from the high mountain border regions near China across the mineral rich regions of Eastern Kazakhstan, then further west across broad expanses of plains to the oilrich regions of Western Kazakhstan near the shore of the Caspian Sea. To the south, Kazakhstan is bordered by the Aral Sea and the deserts of Central Asia. Kazakhstan is rich in oil, gas, and other mineral resources including gold, iron ore, coal, copper, chrome, and zinc. Massive Soviet. Kazakhstan is home to the Baikonur Soviet Cosmodrome. Kazakhstan is also home to the main Soviet nuclear weapons testing range, not used since 1992, located near the city of Semipalatinsk in the northeastern part of the country. The population of Kazakhstan is about 16 million people.

Flag of Kazakhstan The current flag of Kazakhstan was adopted on 4 June 1992. The flag was designed by Shaken Niyazbekov.

SYMBOL OF KAZAKHSTAN IS SNOW LEOPARD In Kazakhstan, people always respected this leopard as a strongest and proundest animal. Its favourite habitant is on mountain peaks of the Tien Shan. Snow leopard was chosen as a symbol of 7 th Asian Winter Games which will be hosted in Astana and Almaty in January-February 2011. It’s called Irby. The name Irby is determined by the following characteristics: good, cheerful, bright, light, safe.

Winter Spring The steppe covered with tulips We have 4 seasons. There is extreme continental climate in Kazakhstan, therefore the temperature in winter reaches -350 C , and in summer 350 C of heat , in spring and in autumn from 00 C to 100 C. Autumn Summer

Astana & Baiterek Monument Height: 97 m, height with a spire- 105 m; Sphere’s diameter: 22 m. This is quay of the Ishim River. Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan since 1997, is situated on a picturesque bank of the Ishim River. The Astana Baiterek Monument (Baiterek Tower) has become the city's symbol and its main landmark. The Baiterek Tower symbolizes a fairytale tree of life described in the legends of the Kazakh people. According to the saga, a magic bird called Samruk layed an egg in the branches of this tree. So this monument represents a "tree" with an egg on top (22 metres in size). The height of the construction is 105 meters. At the mark of 97 meters there is an observation deck providing a bird's eye view of the city. The figure of 97 was not chosen at random. It symbolizes the year (1997) of relocating the capital city of Kazakhstan from Almaty to Astana. The Baiterek Tower accommodates an art gallery, a large aquarium and a restaurant. In 1999 by decision of UNESCO, Astana was awarded the title of World City.

There are some Kazakh phrases: Good morning ! = Қайырлы таң ! Good afternoon! = Қайырлы күн ! Good evening ! = Қайырлы кеш ! How are you ? = Қал қалай ?

DISH OF NATIONAL KITCHEN : BAURSAKS Baursaks are one of the main national dishes of traditional kazakh kitchen. If you want to prepare baursaks you need: 0. 5 liter of milk; 2 spoons of mayonnaise ; 2 eggs; 1 spoon of yeast; 1 spoon of sugar; Mix salt, then sugar, yeast in warm milk. Add mayonnaise and eggs Carefully to mix knead the dough. Put it in warm place, in order to rise up. Then cut round pieces of dough. Their diameters have to be no t more than 1 cm. Fry them in vegetable oil , the pieces of the dough have to float freely in oil. Fry them until they become golden. READY!!!

KAZAKH NATIONAL CLOTHES Shapan The shapan is man’s outer robe made of velvet, velveteen or velour. It’s decorated with patterns in traditional style. Usually the shapan is presented to a noble and honored guests as a sight of one’s special favour and attention. Takhia The takhia is a men’s everyday cap which covers the top and back of the head.

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