Kazakhstan
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Capital
Astana
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Local time
1:14
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Population
18.34 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+7
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Currency
₸ KZT (tenge)
Kazakhstan
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Capital
Astana
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Local time
1:14
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Population
18.34 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+7
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Currency
₸ KZT (tenge)
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Average Salary
$ 734
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Petrol price
€ 0.81 pl
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Precipitation
250mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
2 717 300 km2
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Protected Area
3%
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Forest Area
1%
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Agricultural area
80%
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Railways
14767km
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Annual air passengers
5.01 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Kazak - 53 %
Russian - 30 %
Ukrainian - 3 %
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Religion
Islam - 47 %
Islam - 47 %
Russian Orthodox - 44 %
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Literacy rates
99.8%
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Languages
Kazakh - 65 %
Russian - 95 %
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Armed Forces
70 500
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Murders
5 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
8.2 l/person
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Smoking
43.9%
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Diabetes
6.4%
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Tuberculosis
89 per 100k
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HIV
0.2%
Economy
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Industries
oil, coal, iron ore, manganese, chromite, lead, zinc, copper, titanium
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Agriculture
wheat and barley, potatoes, vegetables, melons, livestock
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, manganese, chrome ore, nickel, cobalt, copper
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Energy Import
-116%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, manganese, chrome ore, nickel, cobalt, copper
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Renewable Energy
1%
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CO2 Emissions
248 315kt
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Ease of Business
36 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
71
What not to do when visiting Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Don’t forget to shake hands (usually with both hands and a warm smile) when greeting. Women typically greet with a both-handed handshake or a slight nod of acknowledgement. Women friends may kiss on the cheek, and light hugs are typical for the family.
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Kazakhstan Don’t forget it's a taboo for religiously observant men to touch women and vice-versa.
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Kazakhstan Don’t necessarily touch another person during the conversations, especially between the different sexes.
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Did you know?
Kazakhstan’s largest lake, Lake Balkhash, is one of the only water bodies in the world that is half fresh water and half salt water.
Kazakhstan Don’t put the thumb in between your middle and index finger - it’s an obscene gesture, same as hooking two fingers together.
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Kazakhstan Don't forget to have your shoes always clean - shoes are essential, especially in business.
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