20 interesting facts about Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan is a country located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
- Kazakhstan has an area of approximately 2,724,900 square kilometers, making it the 9th largest country in the world.
- The official language of Kazakhstan is Kazakh, but Russian is also widely spoken.
- Kazakhstan has a population of over 18 million people.
- Kazakhstan is a presidential republic with a strong executive presidency.
- The country has a growing economy, with a focus on natural resources, agriculture, and industry.
- Kazakhstan is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Tian Shan mountains and the Kazakh Steppe.
- Kazakhstan has a rich history and cultural significance, being home to a mix of Turkic, Mongol and Slavic cultures.
- Kazakhstan is known for its delicious and flavorful cuisine, including dishes such as beshbarmak and besbarmak.
- Kazakhstan has a rich history of traditional music, with styles such as kui and kobyz.
- Kazakhstan is known for its colorful and vibrant traditional festivals, such as Nauryz and the Day of the Capital.
- Kazakhstan is home to many important cultural and historical sites, such as the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and the petroglyphs of Tamgaly.
- Kazakhstan has a rich history of art and architecture, including the famous yurt houses and the traditional wooden architecture.
- Kazakhstan is known for its contributions to science and technology, including being the first country in the world to launch a satellite into orbit using a Proton-K rocket.
- Kazakhstan has a diverse and rich wildlife, including the snow leopard and the steppe eagle.
- The country has a strong tradition of sports, particularly in ice hockey, skiing and martial arts.
- Kazakhstan is known for its beautiful traditional houses, such as the traditional yurts of the nomadic people.
- The country has a strong tradition of horseback riding, with famous horse breeds such as the Akhal-Teke.
- Kazakhstan has a strong tradition of literature, with famous authors such as Mukhtar Auezov and Abai Qunanbaiuly.
- Kazakhstan is known for being the largest landlocked country in the world and for being the largest country in the world without a direct access to the sea.