Everything you need to know about Kazakhstan

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Thus the twelfth country on the list is Kazakhastan. As we have now traveled from southern Asia to eastern Asia, It is now time to enter Central Asia, and the first country on our list is Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a transcontinental country in Central Asia which has a very small share of and is the northernmost Muslim country in the whole world! It is the largest landlocked country in the whole world. Kazakhstan is known for its emerging tourism market and hence this blog post will definitely add more value to you about Kazakhstan as it is not about in usual!

#1 Baiterek tower:-

Baiterek Tower is a monument and observational tower build as an emblem of the capital city where it is situated, Nur-Sultan. It is a monument of significance and for the Kazakhstanis and a monument of tourist attraction for tourists all around the world. The monument is also considered as the symbol of post-independent Kazakhstan.

#2 The Hazrat Sultan Mosque

The Hazrat Sultan Mosque is situated in the capital, Nur-Sultan. It is the largest Mosque in central Asia and thus has a lot of significance which is why it is visited by tourists and devotees of Islam throughout the year. It is a must-visit tourist attraction of all times.

#3 ak orda presidential palace

The ak Orda presidential palace is where the president’s office resides. It is a popular landmark of great architecture and stands apart significantly. This landmark of sheer excellence in architecture can be witnessed from the outside.

#4 The big Almaty Lake

The Big Almaty Lake is a natural alpine reservoir. It is located in the Trans-Lji Alatau mountains, 15 km south of the center of Almaty in Kazakhstan. The lake is 2511 meters above sea level. The basin of the lake has a tectonic origin with a complex shape and general slope to the north. The lake is 1.6 km in length and from 0.75 to 1 km in width. The coastline is 3 km, the depth is 30–40 m, the volume of water mass is about 14 million m³. The maximum water level is in August, the minimum is in February. Level fluctuations reach 20 m. Lakeside is abrupt and steep.

#4 Lake Kaindy:-

Lake Kaindy is located in the south of Kazakhstan, within Kolsay National lake Park. It is located 2,000 meters (6,600 ft) above sea level, 130 kilometers (81 mi) east of Almaty. The lake was formed as the result of a major limestone landslide triggered by the 1911 Kebin earthquake forming a natural dam.

Facts about Kazakhstan:-

1) Kazakhstan has the world’s first and largest space launch facility. The facility is currently leased by the Russians and remains at the center of its space program.

2) Kazakhstan’s national drink is fermented horse milk.

3) Kazakhstan is one of the most populous countries in the world in terms of ethnicities, with 131 represented, from Kazakhs to Russians, Germans, Tatars, and Uyghurs.

4) The Kazakh Steppe is the biggest of its kind in the world, occupying a third of the country.

5) Kazakhstan boasts the world’s largest chimney. The chimney of the GRES-2 Power Station in Ekibastuz is 419.7m tall.

6) Kazakhstan became the first former Soviet republic to repay all of its debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2000, seven years before it was due.

FAQs about Kazakhstan:

Q:- How are tourists hosted in the country?

A:- Very well! Even if Kazakhstan is emerging in the field of tourism, the tourists are hosted pretty well in the country and have a list of elite and luxurious options to choose from.

Q:- Is Kazakhstan safe to travel?

A:- Yes! Kazakhstan is definitely a travel-friendly country.

Q:- Can Visa be issued easily for Kazakhstan?

A:- Visa issuing is not that of an issue in Kazakhstan is in fact an easier process than presumed to be!

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