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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How Kazakhstan hopes to funnel Central Asia’s AI wave - Euronews.comHow Kazakhstan hopes to funnel Central Asia’s AI wave  Euronews.com

Kazakhstan Holds Talks With Exxon About Kashagan Oil Field Expansion - Bloomberg.comKazakhstan Holds Talks With Exxon About Kashagan Oil Field Expansion  Bloomberg.com

Freight Costs for Chinese Goods to Russia Surge Amid Kazakhstan Border Gridlock - The Moscow TimesFreight Costs for Chinese Goods to Russia Surge Amid Kazakhstan Border Gridlock  The Moscow Times

Exclusive: Qatari investor lines up contenders for major Kazakhstan gas pipeline role - Upstream OnlineExclusive: Qatari investor lines up contenders for major Kazakhstan gas pipeline role  Upstream Online

India U20 women held by Kazakhstan U19 in second friendly - AIFFIndia U20 women held by Kazakhstan U19 in second friendly  AIFF

Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev to visit China - news.cgtn.comKazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev to visit China  news.cgtn.com

Goa receives first charter flight from Kazakhstan for 2025–26 tourism season - heraldgoa.inGoa receives first charter flight from Kazakhstan for 2025–26 tourism season  heraldgoa.in

AT1 Boom Hits Kazakhstan as ForteBank Gets $1 Billion Book - Bloomberg.comAT1 Boom Hits Kazakhstan as ForteBank Gets $1 Billion Book  Bloomberg.com

Putin held a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev - news.cgtn.comPutin held a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev  news.cgtn.com

Putin’s War in Ukraine Is Breaking Russia’s Hold Over Its Former Empire - Bloomberg.comPutin’s War in Ukraine Is Breaking Russia’s Hold Over Its Former Empire  Bloomberg.com

Agreement Lays Groundwork For Kazakhstan Uranium Exports To Finland - NucNetAgreement Lays Groundwork For Kazakhstan Uranium Exports To Finland  NucNet

Kazakhstan to Use Innovative Drone Technology for Aral Seabed Reforestation - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan to Use Innovative Drone Technology for Aral Seabed Reforestation  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan can export 9.6 million tons of wheat in 2025/26 MY, Afghanistan is one of the perspective markets - ???-??????Kazakhstan can export 9.6 million tons of wheat in 2025/26 MY, Afghanistan is one of the perspective markets  ???-??????

Kazakhstan, Italy Ink Cultural Cooperation Deal to Set Up Restoration Center - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Italy Ink Cultural Cooperation Deal to Set Up Restoration Center  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan becomes first country in Central Asia to achieve WHO goal in combating non-communicable diseases - TV BRICSKazakhstan becomes first country in Central Asia to achieve WHO goal in combating non-communicable diseases  TV BRICS

Doszhan Zhumakan brings Kazakhstan its 2nd boxing gold at Asian Youth Games - qazinform.comDoszhan Zhumakan brings Kazakhstan its 2nd boxing gold at Asian Youth Games  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region expects record onion harvest - FreshPlazaKazakhstan’s Zhambyl region expects record onion harvest  FreshPlaza

Genomic characterization and epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineage 2 isolates from Kazakhstan - NatureGenomic characterization and epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineage 2 isolates from Kazakhstan  Nature

Kazakhstan partners with EU; Huawei launches GovTech1.0 - CoinGeekKazakhstan partners with EU; Huawei launches GovTech1.0  CoinGeek

Sisi greets Kazakhstan on Republic Day - Egyptian GazetteSisi greets Kazakhstan on Republic Day  Egyptian Gazette

U.S. Envoys Hail Stronger Kazakhstan Partnership Ahead of C5+1 Summit - The Times Of Central AsiaU.S. Envoys Hail Stronger Kazakhstan Partnership Ahead of C5+1 Summit  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan, US Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Boost Regional Stability and Growth - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, US Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Boost Regional Stability and Growth  The Astana Times

Investment surge: Kazakhstan draws 13.8 trillion tenge over 9 months - qazinform.comInvestment surge: Kazakhstan draws 13.8 trillion tenge over 9 months  qazinform.com

India U20 women edge Kazakhstan in first of two friendlies - AIFFIndia U20 women edge Kazakhstan in first of two friendlies  AIFF

A Cascade of Opportunity: How Hydropower Is Driving Growth in Eastern Kazakhstan - The Times Of Central AsiaA Cascade of Opportunity: How Hydropower Is Driving Growth in Eastern Kazakhstan  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan Joins UN Convention to Combat Cybercrime - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Joins UN Convention to Combat Cybercrime  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan adds 3 more bronze to the tally at Asian Youth Games - qazinform.comKazakhstan adds 3 more bronze to the tally at Asian Youth Games  qazinform.com

Economic Cooperation Tops Agenda of Kazakh PM’s Meeting With US Delegation - The Astana TimesEconomic Cooperation Tops Agenda of Kazakh PM’s Meeting With US Delegation  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Advance Industrial Cooperation, Plan New Transit Corridor - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Afghanistan Advance Industrial Cooperation, Plan New Transit Corridor  The Astana Times

Who is Rahul Ghosaliya? Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan offers crucial update on MBBS student battling for life - financialexpress.comWho is Rahul Ghosaliya? Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan offers crucial update on MBBS student battling for life  financialexpress.com

Kazakhstan to adopt Azerbaijan’s digital practices in national legislation - AzerNewsKazakhstan to adopt Azerbaijan’s digital practices in national legislation  AzerNews

Kazakhstan, US Review Strategic Ties and Regional Agenda to Bolster Cooperation - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, US Review Strategic Ties and Regional Agenda to Bolster Cooperation  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation - The Astana TimesKazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan to Launch Unified Digital Platform for Energy Sector Management - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan to Launch Unified Digital Platform for Energy Sector Management  The Times Of Central Asia

Raj student on ventilator in Kazakhstan - Times of IndiaRaj student on ventilator in Kazakhstan  Times of India

Kazakhstan Welcomes Thailand–Cambodia Peace Declaration Signed at ASEAN Summit - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Welcomes Thailand–Cambodia Peace Declaration Signed at ASEAN Summit  The Astana Times

Tokayev Awards Entrepreneurs and Workers as Kazakhstan Marks Republic Day - The Times Of Central AsiaTokayev Awards Entrepreneurs and Workers as Kazakhstan Marks Republic Day  The Times Of Central Asia

Finland, Kazakhstan Strengthen Economic Links Through New Agreements - The Astana TimesFinland, Kazakhstan Strengthen Economic Links Through New Agreements  The Astana Times

Promoted | Kazakhstan and the European Union: A Decade That Redefined Partnership - The Brussels TimesPromoted | Kazakhstan and the European Union: A Decade That Redefined Partnership  The Brussels Times

Kazakhstan proposes establishing Regional Forestry Training Center in Central Asia - qazinform.comKazakhstan proposes establishing Regional Forestry Training Center in Central Asia  qazinform.com

Goa’s first charter of the season arrives from Kazakhstan - The GoanGoa’s first charter of the season arrives from Kazakhstan  The Goan

Kazakhstan and Finland Seek Fresh Momentum as Business Forum Signals Deeper Ties - The Astana TimesKazakhstan and Finland Seek Fresh Momentum as Business Forum Signals Deeper Ties  The Astana Times

Senate approves extradition treaty between Kazakhstan and Morocco - qazinform.comSenate approves extradition treaty between Kazakhstan and Morocco  qazinform.com

Indian sports wrap, October 28: India U-20 women’s football team held by Kazakhstan U-19 in second friendly - SportstarIndian sports wrap, October 28: India U-20 women’s football team held by Kazakhstan U-19 in second friendly  Sportstar

Kazakhstan Along With Indonesia Forge Stronger Economic Relations With A Focus On Emerging Sectors And Investment Opportunities - Travel And Tour WorldKazakhstan Along With Indonesia Forge Stronger Economic Relations With A Focus On Emerging Sectors And Investment Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

Most parts of Kazakhstan brace for no precipitation through Thursday - qazinform.comMost parts of Kazakhstan brace for no precipitation through Thursday  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan Authorities Deliberate Future of Lukoil Assets - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan Authorities Deliberate Future of Lukoil Assets  The Times Of Central Asia

Russia and Kazakhstan: Propaganda Posts and Realpolitik - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineRussia and Kazakhstan: Propaganda Posts and Realpolitik  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Kazakhstan’s Strong Bond Sale Anchors Regional Capital Markets - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan’s Strong Bond Sale Anchors Regional Capital Markets  The Times Of Central Asia

Goa Welcomes First Charter Flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for the 2025–26 Tourism Season - Voyager's WorldGoa Welcomes First Charter Flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for the 2025–26 Tourism Season  Voyager's World

Kazakhstan’s Horse Breeding Institute Set to Be Fully Operational by 2026 - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan’s Horse Breeding Institute Set to Be Fully Operational by 2026  The Times Of Central Asia

Jessheim 2025: Kazakhstan’s Path to Milano Cortina - Paralympic.orgJessheim 2025: Kazakhstan’s Path to Milano Cortina  Paralympic.org

Goa receives 1st international charter flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for this season - TravelBiz MonitorGoa receives 1st international charter flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for this season  TravelBiz Monitor

Kazakhstan weighing how to deal with Lukoil's stakes in local projects - ReutersKazakhstan weighing how to deal with Lukoil's stakes in local projects  Reuters

Kazakhstan to Launch Unified Fuel and Energy Management System by Year-End - The Astana TimesKazakhstan to Launch Unified Fuel and Energy Management System by Year-End  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Seeks to Export Uranium to Finland as Energy Ties Deepen - Caspian NewsKazakhstan Seeks to Export Uranium to Finland as Energy Ties Deepen  Caspian News

US Special Envoy and Deputy Secretary of State Arrive to Kazakhstan - The Astana TimesUS Special Envoy and Deputy Secretary of State Arrive to Kazakhstan  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Explores Uranium Supply Deal with Finland - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan Explores Uranium Supply Deal with Finland  The Times Of Central Asia

Wang Yi Holds Talks with Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Holds Talks with Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev  fmprc.gov.cn

Kazakhstan - Welcome to the United NationsKazakhstan  Welcome to the United Nations

15 documents signed at Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Business Forum in Shymkent - qazinform.com15 documents signed at Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Business Forum in Shymkent  qazinform.com

Goa's 2025-26 tourism season begins with chartered flight arriving from Kazakhstan - The Economic TimesGoa's 2025-26 tourism season begins with chartered flight arriving from Kazakhstan  The Economic Times

Kazakhstan aims to be a 'strategic partner' for Europe's green transition - EuractivKazakhstan aims to be a 'strategic partner' for Europe's green transition  Euractiv

Mirny: A Giant Onshore Wind Project in Kazakhstan - TotalEnergies.comMirny: A Giant Onshore Wind Project in Kazakhstan  TotalEnergies.com

Finnish, Kazakh presidents discuss geopolitics, bilateral ties amid official visit to Kazakhstan - TRT WorldFinnish, Kazakh presidents discuss geopolitics, bilateral ties amid official visit to Kazakhstan  TRT World

Kazakhstan Begins Negotiations To Export Uranium To Finland - energynewsKazakhstan Begins Negotiations To Export Uranium To Finland  energynews

Decade of Energy Alliance Strengthens Ties with EU, Says Kazakh Minister - The Astana TimesDecade of Energy Alliance Strengthens Ties with EU, Says Kazakh Minister  The Astana Times

Astana–Helsinki: Why Finland sees Kazakhstan as a reliable partner - qazinform.comAstana–Helsinki: Why Finland sees Kazakhstan as a reliable partner  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan holds talks with Exxon about Kashagan oil field expansion - Bloomberg News - MarketScreenerKazakhstan holds talks with Exxon about Kashagan oil field expansion - Bloomberg News  MarketScreener

Kazakhstan, Finland ink 15 documents - qazinform.comKazakhstan, Finland ink 15 documents  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan secures 4 more medals at 2025 Asian Youth Games - qazinform.comKazakhstan secures 4 more medals at 2025 Asian Youth Games  qazinform.com

Defense ministries of Belarus, Kazakhstan sign military cooperation plan for 2026 - BelTA – NewsDefense ministries of Belarus, Kazakhstan sign military cooperation plan for 2026  BelTA – News

Kazakh and Chinese FMs Eye New Horizons in Trade, Energy, and Connectivity - The Astana TimesKazakh and Chinese FMs Eye New Horizons in Trade, Energy, and Connectivity  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan to set up unified fuel and energy complex management system - qazinform.comKazakhstan to set up unified fuel and energy complex management system  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan begins construction of its first nuclear power plant - AnewZKazakhstan begins construction of its first nuclear power plant  AnewZ

The grain and oilseed harvest in Kazakhstan has exceeded 30 million tons - ???-??????The grain and oilseed harvest in Kazakhstan has exceeded 30 million tons  ???-??????

Goa Welcomes First Charter Flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for the 2025–26 Tourism Season - Travel Daily MediaGoa Welcomes First Charter Flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan for the 2025–26 Tourism Season  Travel Daily Media

Kazakhstan eyes supplying uranium to Finland - qazinform.comKazakhstan eyes supplying uranium to Finland  qazinform.com

Azerbaijan–Kazakhstan Cooperation Transforms Eurasia’s Geopolitical Map - The Jamestown FoundationAzerbaijan–Kazakhstan Cooperation Transforms Eurasia’s Geopolitical Map  The Jamestown Foundation

Kazakhstan Faces Tough Choice Over Sanctioned Lukoil’s Assets - energyintel.comKazakhstan Faces Tough Choice Over Sanctioned Lukoil’s Assets  energyintel.com

Statistics and the Agricultural Census in Kazakhstan: Significance and a Vision for the Future - Food and Agriculture OrganizationStatistics and the Agricultural Census in Kazakhstan: Significance and a Vision for the Future  Food and Agriculture Organization

Kazakhstan to introduce regulations to tackle deepfakes - qazinform.comKazakhstan to introduce regulations to tackle deepfakes  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan lawmakers give preliminary approval to ban on LGBT 'propaganda' - ReutersKazakhstan lawmakers give preliminary approval to ban on LGBT 'propaganda'  Reuters

Former advisor to President of Kazakhstan dies during fight in Astana - AKIpress News AgencyFormer advisor to President of Kazakhstan dies during fight in Astana  AKIpress News Agency

Presight launches R&D laboratory in Kazakhstan - qazinform.comPresight launches R&D laboratory in Kazakhstan  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan discusses exporting uranium to Finnish nuclear plants - ReutersKazakhstan discusses exporting uranium to Finnish nuclear plants  Reuters

Rain and strong wind to hit Kazakhstan in 3 days coming - qazinform.comRain and strong wind to hit Kazakhstan in 3 days coming  qazinform.com

Bekassyl Assambek bags 12th gold for Kazakhstan at Asian Youth Games - qazinform.comBekassyl Assambek bags 12th gold for Kazakhstan at Asian Youth Games  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan imports potatoes only in off-season despite domestic surplus - FreshPlazaKazakhstan imports potatoes only in off-season despite domestic surplus  FreshPlaza

Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field posts higher production levels - Trend News AgencyKazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field posts higher production levels  Trend News Agency

A beacon for all of Central Asia — EU parliamentarian on Kazakhstan’s stability and bilateral partnership - qazinform.comA beacon for all of Central Asia — EU parliamentarian on Kazakhstan’s stability and bilateral partnership  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan's Valeriya Kuznetsova wins silver at Asian Youth Games - qazinform.comKazakhstan's Valeriya Kuznetsova wins silver at Asian Youth Games  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan to brace for cool and rainy weather over next few days - qazinform.comKazakhstan to brace for cool and rainy weather over next few days  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan to launch centralized database for archaeological works - qazinform.comKazakhstan to launch centralized database for archaeological works  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan discuses exporting uranium to Finnish nuclear plants - TradingViewKazakhstan discuses exporting uranium to Finnish nuclear plants  TradingView

U.S. Backs Private Bid for Kazakhstan’s Tungsten - The Times Of Central AsiaU.S. Backs Private Bid for Kazakhstan’s Tungsten  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan plans to reconstruct 37 border checkpoints by 2030 - Az?rtacKazakhstan plans to reconstruct 37 border checkpoints by 2030  Az?rtac

SAMRATTAMA is making indie music for an independent Kazakhstan - DazedSAMRATTAMA is making indie music for an independent Kazakhstan  Dazed

Kazakhstan aims to boost trade and investment partnership with U.S. - qazinform.comKazakhstan aims to boost trade and investment partnership with U.S.  qazinform.com

U.S. Envoys Experience Kazakhstan’s Living Nomadic Traditions - The Times Of Central AsiaU.S. Envoys Experience Kazakhstan’s Living Nomadic Traditions  The Times Of Central Asia