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Outline of Kazakhstan

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Kazakhstan:

The Republic of Kazakhstan is a landlocked sovereign country located across both Central Asia and Eastern Europe.[1] Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world as well as the world's largest landlocked country,[2] it has a territory of 2,727,300 km2 (greater than Western Europe). It is bordered by Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and China. The country also borders on a significant part of the Caspian Sea.

Vast in size, the land in Kazakhstan is very diverse in types of terrain: flatlands, steppes, taigas, rock-canyons, hills, deltas, mountains, snow-capped mountains, and deserts. Kazakhstan has the 62nd largest population in the world, with a population density of less than 6 people per square kilometre (15 per sq. mi.).

Kazakhstan declared itself an independent country on December 16, 1991, the last Soviet republic to do so. Its communist-era leader, Nursultan Nazarbayev, became the country's new president. Since independence, Kazakhstan has pursued a balanced foreign policy and worked to develop its economy, especially its hydrocarbon industry. While the country's economic outlook is improving, President Nazarbayev maintains strict control over the country's politics. Several opposition leaders and journalists have been killed in recent years, and Western observers generally do not consider Kazakhstan's elections to be free and fair. Nevertheless, Kazakhstan's international prestige is building.[3] It is now considered to be the dominant state in Central Asia.[4] The country belongs to many international organizations, including the United Nations, NATO's Partnership for Peace, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. In 2010, Kazakhstan will chair the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In 2011, it formed a customs union with Russia and Belarus.

Kazakhstan is ethnically and culturally diverse, in part due to the mass deportations of many ethnic groups to the country during Stalin's rule. Kazakhs are the largest group, followed by Russians. Kazakhstan allows freedom of religion, and many different beliefs are represented in the country. Islam is the primary religion, followed by Orthodox Christianity. The official language is Kazakh, though Russian is still commonly and most widely used for everyday communication.

General reference

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An enlargeable relief map of Kazakhstan

Geography of Kazakhstan

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Geography of Kazakhstan

 Russia 6,846 km
 Uzbekistan 2,203 km
 China 1,533 km
 Kyrgyzstan 1,224 km
 Turkmenistan 379 km
  • Coastline: none[5]

Environment of Kazakhstan

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An enlargeable satellite image of Kazakhstan

Environment of Kazakhstan

Natural geographic features of Kazakhstan

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Regions of Kazakhstan

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Administrative divisions of Kazakhstan

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Administrative divisions of Kazakhstan

Provinces of Kazakhstan
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Provinces of Kazakhstan

Province Status Full Kazakh name Time zone
Akmola province Ақмола облысы UTC+6
Aktobe province Ақтөбе облысы UTC+5
Almaty city(1) Алматы қаласы UTC+6
Almaty Province province Алматы облысы UTC+6
Astana city(1) Астана қаласы UTC+6
Atyrau province Атырау облысы UTC+5
Baikonur city(2) Байқоңыр қаласы UTC+6
East Kazakhstan province Шығыс Қазақстан облысы UTC+6
Karagandy province Қарағанды облысы UTC+6
Kostanay province Қостанай облысы UTC+6
Kyzylorda province Қызылорда облысы UTC+6
Mangystau province Маңғыстау облысы UTC+5
North Kazakhstan province Солтүстік Қазақстан облысы UTC+6
Pavlodar province Павлодар облысы UTC+6
South Kazakhstan province Оңтүстік Қазақстан облысы UTC+6
West Kazakhstan province Батыс Қазақстан облысы UTC+5
Zhambyl province Жамбыл облысы UTC+6
Provinces of Kazakhstan

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Districts of Kazakhstan
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Districts of Kazakhstan

Province District(s)
Akmola Province
Aktobe Province
Almaty Province
Atyrau Province
East Kazakhstan Province
Karagandy Province
Kostanay Province
Kyzylorda Province
North Kazakhstan
Pavlodar Province
South Kazakhstan Province
West Kazakhstan Province
Zhambyl Province
Municipalities of Kazakhstan
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Municipalities of Kazakhstan

Demography of Kazakhstan

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Demographics of Kazakhstan

Government and politics of Kazakhstan

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Politics of Kazakhstan

Branches of the government of Kazakhstan

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Government of Kazakhstan

Executive branch of the government of Kazakhstan

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Legislative branch of the government of Kazakhstan

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Judicial branch of the government of Kazakhstan

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Court system of Kazakhstan

Foreign relations of Kazakhstan

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Foreign relations of Kazakhstan

International organization membership

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The Republic of Kazakhstan is a member of:[1]

Law and order in Kazakhstan

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Law of Kazakhstan

Military of Kazakhstan

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Military of Kazakhstan

History of Kazakhstan

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History of Kazakhstan

Culture of Kazakhstan

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Culture of Kazakhstan

Art in Kazakhstan

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Sports in Kazakhstan

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Sports in Kazakhstan

Economy and infrastructure of Kazakhstan

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Economy of Kazakhstan

Education in Kazakhstan

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Education in Kazakhstan

Health in Kazakhstan

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Health in Kazakhstan

See also

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Kazakhstan

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kazakhstan". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
  2. ^ Agency of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ASRK). 2005. Main Demographic Indicators. Available at http://www.stat.kz Archived 2010-03-14 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Zarakhovich, Yuri (September 27, 2006). "Kazakhstan Comes on Strong", Time Magazine.
  4. ^ Medvedev Visit Underscores Kazakh Victory Over Uzbekistan For Regional Dominance Archived 2008-05-28 at the Wayback Machine Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
  5. ^ Kazakhstan borders the Caspian Sea and the Aral Sea, remnants of the ancient Paratethys Sea.
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Wikimedia Atlas of Kazakhstan