ABOUT KAZAKHSTAN

About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the heart of Eurasia, where Eastern traditions intertwine with Western modernization. Vast expanses, like an endless canvas of nomadic history, stretch from the Altai Mountains to the Caspian Sea. With an area of 2.72 million km², Kazakhstan ranks 9th in the world in terms of territory. Here, the sky seems closer, and the winds of the steppes carry ancient legends about batyrs, poets, and nomadic sages.

A State Created by a Great Time

Kazakhstan is a country that was born from the nomadic philosophy of freedom but managed to create a solid foundation for a modern state. Over three decades of independence, Kazakhstan has become a political and economic leader in Central Asia. Today, its capital, Astana, is a city of the future, embodying the aspiration for progress and the ambitions of an entire nation. According to 2023 data, the population of Kazakhstan is about 19.9 million people, and the level of urbanization has reached 60%.

People: The Soul and Heart of Kazakhstan

Kazakhs are people with open hearts, living by the principle of "qonaqjaylyq" (hospitality). Here, everyone will find warmth, even in the frosts of the northern steppe. More than 130 nationalities live in the country, with Kazakhs making up about 70% of the population, Russians – 15%, and the remaining 15% – representatives of Uzbeks, Uighurs, Tatars, Ukrainians, and other ethnic groups. The Kazakh language is the state language, but Russian continues to play an important role as the language of interethnic communication.

Culture: Heritage of Nomads and Inspiration of the Future

If Kazakhstan were a melody, it would sound like the shimmering of the dombra, echoing the endless steppes. The traditions of aitys (poetic competitions) live alongside modern art, and the film industry of Kazakhstan is already making a name for itself on the world stage.

Economy: A Look Ahead

Kazakhstan is a country not only of oil and metals but also of innovations. It ranks 12th in the world in terms of oil reserves and 1st in uranium production (43% of the world market). The development of IT, "green" technologies, and science is not a dream but a reality. The "Digital Kazakhstan" program paves the way to a high-tech future, and the country's industrial zones are already attracting global investors. In 2023, the volume of foreign investment in Kazakhstan exceeded $28 billion.

Kazakhstan on the World Stage

Thanks to a wise multi-vector policy, Kazakhstan has become a mediator in international negotiations, hosted summits of world leaders, and even became the first state in Central Asia to chair the OSCE. In 2017, the country successfully held the international exhibition EXPO-2017 in Astana, dedicated to the theme "Energy of the Future". Kazakhstan actively participates in the UN, SCO, OIC, EAEU, and other international organizations.

Kazakhstan Today: Energy, Ambitions, Future

Kazakhstan is not just a territory on the map. It is the pulsating rhythm of the great steppe, where the past meets the future. Here, cosmodromes are built, talents are nurtured, art is created, and they move forward, not forgetting their roots. Kazakhstan is among the top 50 most competitive economies in the world, and its youth occupies leading positions in international Olympiads and scientific competitions.

Here, the sky seems closer, and the earth holds ancient legends about batyrs, poets, and nomadic sages.