Kazakhstan

Country Kazakhstan
Capital Astana
Continent Asia
Currency Tenge(KZT)
Languages Kazakh & Russian

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Introduction

Native Kazakhs, a mix of Turkic and Mongol nomadic tribes who migrated into the region in the 13th century, were rarely united as a single nation. The area was conquered by Russia in the 18th century, and Kazakhstan became a Soviet Republic in 1936. During the 1950s and 1960s agricultural "Virgin Lands" program, Soviet citizens were encouraged to help cultivate Kazakhstan's northern pastures. This influx of immigrants (mostly Russians, but also some other deported nationalities) skewed the ethnic mixture and enabled non-Kazakhs to outnumber natives. Independence in 1991 caused many of these newcomers to emigrate. Kazakhstan's economy is larger than those of all the other Central Asian states combined largely due to the country's vast natural resources and a recent history of political stability. Current issues include: developing a cohesive national identity; expanding the development of the country's vast energy resources and exporting them to world markets; achieving a sustainable economic growth; diversifying the economy outside the oil, gas, and mining sectors; enhancing Kazakhstan's competitiveness; and strengthening relations with neighboring states and other foreign powers.

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Kazakhstan - Wikipedia
Kazakhstan - CIA World Fact Book
Kazakhstan - BBC
Kazakhstan - Timeline - BBC

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Top Austrian Companies Show Keen Interest in Kazakhstan - Astana TimesTop Austrian Companies Show Keen Interest in Kazakhstan  Astana Times

How Over 100 Nuclear Tests, Conducted Four Decades Ago In This Kazakhstan City, Still Affect Its Residents - News18How Over 100 Nuclear Tests, Conducted Four Decades Ago In This Kazakhstan City, Still Affect Its Residents  News18

KAZAKHSTAN AND KYRGYZSTAN: MOVING DISABILITY RIGHTS FORWARD - The Solidarity CenterKAZAKHSTAN AND KYRGYZSTAN: MOVING DISABILITY RIGHTS FORWARD  The Solidarity Center

Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party - EurasianetPutin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party  Eurasianet

Kazakhstan steps up efforts to boost transit capacity for Russian gas - Upstream OnlineKazakhstan steps up efforts to boost transit capacity for Russian gas  Upstream Online

EBRD finances largest municipal project in Kazakhstan to date - EBRDEBRD finances largest municipal project in Kazakhstan to date  EBRD

Kazakhstan was the Best Team in the men's competition of the 61st Belgrade Winner Tournament - Asian Boxing ConfederationKazakhstan was the Best Team in the men's competition of the 61st Belgrade Winner Tournament  Asian Boxing Confederation

South Korea increases export of light vehicles to Kazakhstan by 19% in February - AKIpressSouth Korea increases export of light vehicles to Kazakhstan by 19% in February  AKIpress

Russia Impedes Kazakhstan's Efforts to Increase Oil Exports to Germany - Jamestown - The Jamestown FoundationRussia Impedes Kazakhstan's Efforts to Increase Oil Exports to Germany - Jamestown  The Jamestown Foundation

Kazakhstan’s Biggest Telecom Operator Points Fingers At China For Data Hack; Cyber Firm Calls It ‘Typical’ Chinese Work - EurAsian TimesKazakhstan’s Biggest Telecom Operator Points Fingers At China For Data Hack; Cyber Firm Calls It ‘Typical’ Chinese Work  EurAsian Times

Kazakhstan Leading SCO: A Balancing Act - Astana TimesKazakhstan Leading SCO: A Balancing Act  Astana Times

Kazakhstan Leads Regional Venture Financing Growth - Astana TimesKazakhstan Leads Regional Venture Financing Growth  Astana Times

Kazakhstan to Expand Exports to Uzbekistan by Nearly $500 Million - Astana TimesKazakhstan to Expand Exports to Uzbekistan by Nearly $500 Million  Astana Times

Kazakhstan Reviews Oil and Gas Projects Execution with Shell - Astana TimesKazakhstan Reviews Oil and Gas Projects Execution with Shell  Astana Times

Kazakhstan Advocates for Gradual CICA Transformation Approach - Astana TimesKazakhstan Advocates for Gradual CICA Transformation Approach  Astana Times

YouTube Premium Launches in Kazakhstan - Astana TimesYouTube Premium Launches in Kazakhstan  Astana Times

Tokayev Focuses on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Defending National Interests and Sovereignty - Astana TimesTokayev Focuses on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Defending National Interests and Sovereignty  Astana Times

AirAsia X and Kazakh Tourism Forge Strategic Partnership - Astana TimesAirAsia X and Kazakh Tourism Forge Strategic Partnership  Astana Times

Kazakhstan to Celebrate Nauryz Festive Events for Ten Days - Astana TimesKazakhstan to Celebrate Nauryz Festive Events for Ten Days  Astana Times

Kazakhstan, Austria Committed to Enhance Relations - Astana TimesKazakhstan, Austria Committed to Enhance Relations  Astana Times

Photo Exhibition Dedicated to Women Empowerment in Kazakhstan Opens in Strasbourg - Astana TimesPhoto Exhibition Dedicated to Women Empowerment in Kazakhstan Opens in Strasbourg  Astana Times

Enter Kazakhstan in Rare Earth Race - Astana TimesEnter Kazakhstan in Rare Earth Race  Astana Times

Russia's influence in Kazakhstan is increasing despite the war in Ukraine - Chatham HouseRussia's influence in Kazakhstan is increasing despite the war in Ukraine  Chatham House

Kazakhstan responds to rapid escalation of measles cases - World Health Organization (WHO)Kazakhstan responds to rapid escalation of measles cases  World Health Organization (WHO)

Austrian Ambassador Sees Ties with Kazakhstan Growing - Astana TimesAustrian Ambassador Sees Ties with Kazakhstan Growing  Astana Times

Kazakhstan Enters Top 10 Iron Ore Producing Countries - Astana TimesKazakhstan Enters Top 10 Iron Ore Producing Countries  Astana Times

Challenges and Changes: Kazakhstan Through Eyes of World Bank - Astana TimesChallenges and Changes: Kazakhstan Through Eyes of World Bank  Astana Times

National Security Committee of Kazakhstan given new functions, relieved of duty to protect Nursultan Nazarbayev - AKIpressNational Security Committee of Kazakhstan given new functions, relieved of duty to protect Nursultan Nazarbayev  AKIpress

Kazakhstan Economic Update – Winter 2023-24 - World Bank GroupKazakhstan Economic Update – Winter 2023-24  World Bank Group

Kazakhstan boosting freight rail links to Russia, China - EurasianetKazakhstan boosting freight rail links to Russia, China  Eurasianet

President Tokayev Meets Creative Leaders, Emphasizes Economic Potential - Astana TimesPresident Tokayev Meets Creative Leaders, Emphasizes Economic Potential  Astana Times

Kazakhstan Aims to Send 90+ Athletes to Paris 2024 Summer Olympics - Caspian NewsKazakhstan Aims to Send 90+ Athletes to Paris 2024 Summer Olympics  Caspian News

Creation of Kazakhstan–Azerbaijan “Supreme Interstate Council” Marks New Era of Cooperation - Times of Central AsiaCreation of Kazakhstan–Azerbaijan “Supreme Interstate Council” Marks New Era of Cooperation  Times of Central Asia

Health ministers attend 7th SCO meeting in Kazakhstan - TV BRICS (Eng)Health ministers attend 7th SCO meeting in Kazakhstan  TV BRICS (Eng)

Kazakhstan Strengthens China-Russia Trade Links With Railway Expansion - OilPrice.comKazakhstan Strengthens China-Russia Trade Links With Railway Expansion  OilPrice.com

Kazakhstan Bans LPG Export and Wheat Import - Times of Central AsiaKazakhstan Bans LPG Export and Wheat Import  Times of Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s First Independent Peacekeeping Mission Reaches Golan Heights - Astana TimesKazakhstan’s First Independent Peacekeeping Mission Reaches Golan Heights  Astana Times

Kazakh FM Reaffirms Cooperation with Int’l Organizations on Nuclear Security, Fight Against Drugs - Astana TimesKazakh FM Reaffirms Cooperation with Int’l Organizations on Nuclear Security, Fight Against Drugs  Astana Times

Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials - EurasianetKazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials  Eurasianet

President Tokayev Congratulates Kazakhstan on Amal Holiday - Astana TimesPresident Tokayev Congratulates Kazakhstan on Amal Holiday  Astana Times

UNDP Report: Kazakhstan Ranks 67th in Human Development - Astana TimesUNDP Report: Kazakhstan Ranks 67th in Human Development  Astana Times

How Kazakhs Celebrate Korisu – Day of Greetings and Reconciliation - Astana TimesHow Kazakhs Celebrate Korisu – Day of Greetings and Reconciliation  Astana Times

Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS: ?2,544 (vs ?2,034 in FY 2022) - Yahoo FinanceHalyk Bank of Kazakhstan Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS: ?2,544 (vs ?2,034 in FY 2022)  Yahoo Finance

AirAsia X welcomes inaugural flight from Kazakhstan to Malaysia with 100% load factor - AirAsiaAirAsia X welcomes inaugural flight from Kazakhstan to Malaysia with 100% load factor  AirAsia

Kazakhstan, China to Send More Container Trains Along Middle Corridor - Astana TimesKazakhstan, China to Send More Container Trains Along Middle Corridor  Astana Times

Kazakhstan Celebrates Mercy Day with Nauryz Charity Endeavors - Astana TimesKazakhstan Celebrates Mercy Day with Nauryz Charity Endeavors  Astana Times

Chevron's Kazakhstan oil expansion project faces cost increase - Offshore TechnologyChevron's Kazakhstan oil expansion project faces cost increase  Offshore Technology

News Digest: Foreign Media on Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, B5+1 Forum and More - Astana TimesNews Digest: Foreign Media on Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, B5+1 Forum and More  Astana Times

Art Exhibition Showcasing Kazakhstan Through AI Opens in Almaty - Astana TimesArt Exhibition Showcasing Kazakhstan Through AI Opens in Almaty  Astana Times

Chevron Oil Project in Kazakhstan to Cost $48.5B - Rigzone NewsChevron Oil Project in Kazakhstan to Cost $48.5B  Rigzone News

Kazakhstan Plans to Establish Anti-Fraud Center - Astana TimesKazakhstan Plans to Establish Anti-Fraud Center  Astana Times

EBRD Supports Expansion of Kazakhstan’s Salt Production - Times of Central AsiaEBRD Supports Expansion of Kazakhstan’s Salt Production  Times of Central Asia

More than 120 foreign citizens expelled from Kazakhstan - AKIpressMore than 120 foreign citizens expelled from Kazakhstan  AKIpress

Exports of lumber from Russia to Kazakhstan soar 69% in January - Lesprom NetworkExports of lumber from Russia to Kazakhstan soar 69% in January  Lesprom Network

Kazakhstan Tops UAE’s Ramadan Travel List - Astana TimesKazakhstan Tops UAE’s Ramadan Travel List  Astana Times

Mazhilis Meeting Spotlights Measures to Attract Foreign Investment - Astana TimesMazhilis Meeting Spotlights Measures to Attract Foreign Investment  Astana Times

Kazakh FM Says OSCE Should Be Preserved and Strengthened - Astana TimesKazakh FM Says OSCE Should Be Preserved and Strengthened  Astana Times

EBRD Touts Kazakhstan’s Reforms Amid Global Challenges - Astana TimesEBRD Touts Kazakhstan’s Reforms Amid Global Challenges  Astana Times

Kazakhstan: Arrest of Karakalpak Activist at Uzbekistan's Behest - Human Rights WatchKazakhstan: Arrest of Karakalpak Activist at Uzbekistan's Behest  Human Rights Watch

Response to the Address by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu - US Mission to the OSCEResponse to the Address by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu  US Mission to the OSCE

Nauryz Celebration Spotlights Kazakh Traditional Attire - Astana TimesNauryz Celebration Spotlights Kazakh Traditional Attire  Astana Times

MAIRE and Kazakhstan: to cooperate on energy transition initiatives - Maire TecnimontMAIRE and Kazakhstan: to cooperate on energy transition initiatives  Maire Tecnimont

The Old Politics of New Kazakhstan – The Diplomat - The DiplomatThe Old Politics of New Kazakhstan – The Diplomat  The Diplomat

World Report 2024: Kazakhstan - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Kazakhstan  Human Rights Watch

Kazakhstan, UK Sign Roadmap on Critical Minerals - Astana TimesKazakhstan, UK Sign Roadmap on Critical Minerals  Astana Times

Under 40 percent of Kazakhstan citizens know what 'gender equality' is: analytical report on women's rights and ... - United Nations Development ProgrammeUnder 40 percent of Kazakhstan citizens know what 'gender equality' is: analytical report on women's rights and ...  United Nations Development Programme

Year-end travel 2023: Have ?1 lakh? Kazakhstan is an option - Hindustan TimesYear-end travel 2023: Have ?1 lakh? Kazakhstan is an option  Hindustan Times

Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China to Explore New Trends in Outbound Tourism - Astana TimesYear of Kazakhstan Tourism in China to Explore New Trends in Outbound Tourism  Astana Times

Kazakhstan can meet India's demands for rare-earths - The Economic TimesKazakhstan can meet India's demands for rare-earths  The Economic Times

Listening to Kazakhstan - World Bank GroupListening to Kazakhstan  World Bank Group

Tackling violent extremism in prisons: Kazakhstan hosts international conference to mark the completion joint initiative ... - UNODCTackling violent extremism in prisons: Kazakhstan hosts international conference to mark the completion joint initiative ...  UNODC

Problems Seen Remaining in Kazakhstan Despite New Government - Voice of America - VOA NewsProblems Seen Remaining in Kazakhstan Despite New Government  Voice of America - VOA News

Indian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023 - PIBIndian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023  PIB

Kazakhstan's Yerassyl Zhakpekov won his contest in the 61st Belgrade Winner Tournament - Asian Boxing ConfederationKazakhstan's Yerassyl Zhakpekov won his contest in the 61st Belgrade Winner Tournament  Asian Boxing Confederation

Kazakhstan, Italy Review Creation of Joint Brand - Astana TimesKazakhstan, Italy Review Creation of Joint Brand  Astana Times

Longing for Justice in Kazakhstan - Human Rights WatchLonging for Justice in Kazakhstan  Human Rights Watch

Kazakhstan’s CodiPlay to Collaborate with EdTech Company in Saudi Arabia - Astana TimesKazakhstan’s CodiPlay to Collaborate with EdTech Company in Saudi Arabia  Astana Times

AIIB Finances Second Wind Power Project in Southern Kazakhstan - News - AIIB - Asian Infrastructure Investment BankAIIB Finances Second Wind Power Project in Southern Kazakhstan - News - AIIB  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Putin secures 8% of votes in Kazakhstan, lowest result in Central Asia - Daryo engPutin secures 8% of votes in Kazakhstan, lowest result in Central Asia  Daryo eng

From Carpets To Felt: Your Guide to Unique Souvenirs In Kazakhstan - Outlook TravellerFrom Carpets To Felt: Your Guide to Unique Souvenirs In Kazakhstan  Outlook Traveller

FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers: Indian basketball team loses to Kazakhstan - OlympicsFIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers: Indian basketball team loses to Kazakhstan  Olympics

Why Kazakhstan’s Art Scene Is Rife With Potential - ObserverWhy Kazakhstan’s Art Scene Is Rife With Potential  Observer

Kazakhstan Ready to Dispatch Peacekeeping Forces to Golan Heights in First Independent Mission - Astana TimesKazakhstan Ready to Dispatch Peacekeeping Forces to Golan Heights in First Independent Mission  Astana Times

The Foreign Language That Changed My Teenage Son's Life - The New York TimesThe Foreign Language That Changed My Teenage Son's Life  The New York Times

Amritpal to lead India for Asia Cup basketball qualifiers in Kazakhstan, New Delhi - The Times of IndiaAmritpal to lead India for Asia Cup basketball qualifiers in Kazakhstan, New Delhi  The Times of India

IAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design (SEED) Review in Kazakhstan | IAEA - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Team Concludes Site and External Events Design (SEED) Review in Kazakhstan | IAEA  International Atomic Energy Agency

Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan Forge Strong Interparliamentary Ties - Astana TimesKazakhstan-Azerbaijan Forge Strong Interparliamentary Ties  Astana Times

Kazakhstan: Methane mega-leak went on for months - BBC.comKazakhstan: Methane mega-leak went on for months  BBC.com

Addressing the growing needs of Kazakhstan's digital health workforce - World Health Organization (WHO)Addressing the growing needs of Kazakhstan's digital health workforce  World Health Organization (WHO)

Kazakhstan: Fintech in the crosshairs as government looks to boost tax revenue - EurasianetKazakhstan: Fintech in the crosshairs as government looks to boost tax revenue  Eurasianet

Goods From Kazakhstan’s Terminal in Xian Reaches Baku in 11 Days - Astana TimesGoods From Kazakhstan’s Terminal in Xian Reaches Baku in 11 Days  Astana Times

Kazakhstan to Launch 40 Investment Projects This Year - Astana TimesKazakhstan to Launch 40 Investment Projects This Year  Astana Times

Kazakhstan: ‘Early action’ helps people stay warm through deadly cold snaps - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesKazakhstan: ‘Early action’ helps people stay warm through deadly cold snaps  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Presentation of the Kazakhstan Public Finance Review 2023 - World Bank GroupPresentation of the Kazakhstan Public Finance Review 2023  World Bank Group

Kazakhstan, Germany Bolster Economic Partnership with 22 Joint Projects - Astana TimesKazakhstan, Germany Bolster Economic Partnership with 22 Joint Projects  Astana Times

Kazakhstan’s Multi-Identity Foreign Policy: Path to Win-Win Relationships - Astana TimesKazakhstan’s Multi-Identity Foreign Policy: Path to Win-Win Relationships  Astana Times

UNDP, UN Women Research Public Perception of Gender Equality in Kazakhstan - Astana TimesUNDP, UN Women Research Public Perception of Gender Equality in Kazakhstan  Astana Times

Russian war refugees boost Kazakhstan's theater scene - Nikkei AsiaRussian war refugees boost Kazakhstan's theater scene  Nikkei Asia

Google Doodle celebrates Kazakhstan Independence Day. Things to know about | Mint - MintGoogle Doodle celebrates Kazakhstan Independence Day. Things to know about | Mint  Mint

Kazakhstan to launch new route to India by inaugurating flights to Mumbai - The Economic TimesKazakhstan to launch new route to India by inaugurating flights to Mumbai  The Economic Times