Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a big country. Its total area is 1,049,200 sq miles.

A terrific view on Almaty

Fairylike mountains, rivers and lakes surround the Southern Capital

Charyn Canyon is a fantastic tour destination

It can compete with the World Famous Grand Canyon

Great statues created by erosion charm your body and soul

Kazakhstanian Lakes

Khan Tengri Mountain (22,949 ft)

Landscapes vary greatly

There are a lot of steppes in Kazakhstan

There also are semi-deserts and deserts

Be careful! Camels on the road!

The natural landscapes vary from the North to the South

Winter is a freezing cold time in the North of the country

A beautiful resort area near Okjetpes mountain

Bayanaul National Park is one of the most picturesque places in the country

Medeu Sports Complex

A famous skating rink high in the mountains close to Almaty

Hotel Kazakhstan in Almaty

Eifel Tower in the center of Almaty

Baiterek in Astana is a new symbol of the young state

Building a brand new city on the banks of the Ishim River

Business towers and blocks of apartments rise quickly from the ground

Kazakhstan is striving for a better future in all the life spheres

Religious Diversity in Kazakhstan

Both Mosques and Christian Churches are granted attention of the state

There is quite a number of Catholic Churches and Shelters

This group represent all Catholic priests serving in Kazakhstan

New synagogue in Astana, the only one built in recent memory in a predominantly Muslim nation. Kazakhstan is proud of its religious tolerance.

There are beautiful historic and historical buildings and places all over the country

Kozha Akhmet Yasayi Mausoleum

The ruins of an ancient city Otrar

World-wide-known petroglyphs are located in Kazakhstan

The Southern Kazakhstan is well-known for apples which are grown there

National Kazakh Dastarkhan is a tribute to the traditional hospitality

Banknotes of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Kazakh national dress

Constructing a Yurt

Traditional Hunting

Kazakh Game Kokpar

Traditions bind the past with the present and future

Villages in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is rich in various resources. Especially agricultural.

Nursultan Nazarbayev is President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

April 2010