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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Ending domestic violence in Kazakhstan: stories from survivors and allies - UN WomenEnding domestic violence in Kazakhstan: stories from survivors and allies  UN Women

Kazakhstan to donate 1,500 saiga antelopes to China | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty - The HinduKazakhstan to donate 1,500 saiga antelopes to China | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty  The Hindu

Kazakhstan cafe plays with shifting light from morning to night - DezeenKazakhstan cafe plays with shifting light from morning to night  Dezeen

Oil Majors Beat Back $4.2 Billion Fine in Kazakhstan - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comOil Majors Beat Back $4.2 Billion Fine in Kazakhstan  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Kazakhstan's oil output drops in July, source says, but stays above OPEC+ quota - ET EnergyWorldKazakhstan's oil output drops in July, source says, but stays above OPEC+ quota  ET EnergyWorld

Kazakhstan attaches importance to joint IT development with Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahKazakhstan attaches importance to joint IT development with Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Kazakhstan Eyes Increased Oil Exports via BTC Pipeline - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comKazakhstan Eyes Increased Oil Exports via BTC Pipeline  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Kazakhstan’s Population Surges Fivefold in Century - The Astana TimesKazakhstan’s Population Surges Fivefold in Century  The Astana Times

Trump’s Tariffs on Kazakhstan Strengthen China in Central Asia - orfonline.orgTrump’s Tariffs on Kazakhstan Strengthen China in Central Asia  orfonline.org

Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan pays official visit to Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressForeign Minister of Kazakhstan pays official visit to Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Kazakhstan and Turkey discussed an increase in oil exports via BTC - ReutersKazakhstan and Turkey discussed an increase in oil exports via BTC  Reuters

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

Kazakhstan weather forecast for Aug 2 - qazinform.comKazakhstan weather forecast for Aug 2  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan introduces insurance for large retail outlets - AzerNewsKazakhstan introduces insurance for large retail outlets  AzerNews

Urals differentials stable, Kazakhstan's oil output dropped 2% in July - TradingViewUrals differentials stable, Kazakhstan's oil output dropped 2% in July  TradingView

When Erdogan Tells Tokayev ‘Welcome to Your Second Home,’ I Feel It Too - The Astana TimesWhen Erdogan Tells Tokayev ‘Welcome to Your Second Home,’ I Feel It Too  The Astana Times

Tokayev Strengthens Kazakhstan–Türkiye Strategic Partnership - The Astana TimesTokayev Strengthens Kazakhstan–Türkiye Strategic Partnership  The Astana Times

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Visit Kazakhstan - The Astana TimesUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Visit Kazakhstan  The Astana Times

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy, Youth Power and More - The Astana TimesNews Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy, Youth Power and More  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Boosts Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Exports - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Boosts Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Exports  The Astana Times

Transport Drives Growth, Tokayev Says at Industry Ceremony - The Astana TimesTransport Drives Growth, Tokayev Says at Industry Ceremony  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan, Türkiye Advance Strategic Partnership at High-Level Talks in Ankara - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Türkiye Advance Strategic Partnership at High-Level Talks in Ankara  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Prosecutors Freeze 98,000 Drug Accounts Worth $4.2 Million - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Prosecutors Freeze 98,000 Drug Accounts Worth $4.2 Million  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Targets 3.5-Fold Boost in Agricultural Exports by 2030 - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Targets 3.5-Fold Boost in Agricultural Exports by 2030  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan and Turkey Tighten Ties Amid Shifting Caspian Dynamics - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan and Turkey Tighten Ties Amid Shifting Caspian Dynamics  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan names new head of Committee of Atomic and Energy Supervision and Control - qazinform.comKazakhstan names new head of Committee of Atomic and Energy Supervision and Control  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan, Türkiye to Deepen Strategic Ties at High-Level Council Meeting in Ankara - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Türkiye to Deepen Strategic Ties at High-Level Council Meeting in Ankara  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan and Turkey to Jointly Develop Trans-Caspian Transport Route - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan and Turkey to Jointly Develop Trans-Caspian Transport Route  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan and Turkey Reshape Their Eurasian Partnership - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan and Turkey Reshape Their Eurasian Partnership  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan Quadruples Environmental Investments in First Half of 2025 - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Quadruples Environmental Investments in First Half of 2025  The Astana Times

What Will Kazakhstan Make of the Novorossiysk Constraint? - The Times Of Central AsiaWhat Will Kazakhstan Make of the Novorossiysk Constraint?  The Times Of Central Asia

New Deals Boost Kazakhstan-Türkiye Economic Cooperation - The Astana TimesNew Deals Boost Kazakhstan-Türkiye Economic Cooperation  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Faces Turbulence as External Pressures Mount - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan Faces Turbulence as External Pressures Mount  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan to Boost Oil Exports to Turkey via BTC Pipeline - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan to Boost Oil Exports to Turkey via BTC Pipeline  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s Tax Cut on Old Vehicles Sparks Debate - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan’s Tax Cut on Old Vehicles Sparks Debate  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s Prodcorporation sold more than 850.000 tons of grain, including 200.000 tons for export in 2025 - ???-??????Kazakhstan’s Prodcorporation sold more than 850.000 tons of grain, including 200.000 tons for export in 2025  ???-??????

China’s CNNC to Build Third Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan - The Times Of Central AsiaChina’s CNNC to Build Third Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan  The Times Of Central Asia

Uzbek businesses are entering actively Kazakhstan’s oilseed processing sector - expert - ???-??????Uzbek businesses are entering actively Kazakhstan’s oilseed processing sector - expert  ???-??????

Russia Seeks to Boost Oil Transit to China via Kazakhstan - The Times Of Central AsiaRussia Seeks to Boost Oil Transit to China via Kazakhstan  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan to Require Up to 3 Million Skilled Workers in Coming Years - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan to Require Up to 3 Million Skilled Workers in Coming Years  The Times Of Central Asia

EVs Make Up Less Than 1% of Kazakh Cars, But Interest is Rising - The Astana TimesEVs Make Up Less Than 1% of Kazakh Cars, But Interest is Rising  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan Expands Investor Services at Astana Financial Center - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Expands Investor Services at Astana Financial Center  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan clinches 2 medals at Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament in Poland - qazinform.comKazakhstan clinches 2 medals at Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament in Poland  qazinform.com

Harnessing wind, sun, and atoms: How Kazakhstan plans to shift to cleaner energy - Euronews.comHarnessing wind, sun, and atoms: How Kazakhstan plans to shift to cleaner energy  Euronews.com

Türkiye, Kazakhstan seek to set new cooperation goals | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, Kazakhstan seek to set new cooperation goals | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Kazakhstan Reports 134 Human Trafficking Cases in First Half of 2025 - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan Reports 134 Human Trafficking Cases in First Half of 2025  The Times Of Central Asia

Now, Kazakhstan Unlocks Seamless Travel with Visa-Free Access for US, India, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia and Forty-Eight Other Countries - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Kazakhstan Unlocks Seamless Travel with Visa-Free Access for US, India, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia and Forty-Eight Other Countries  Travel And Tour World

Kazakhstan plans to supply around 1.7 million tons of oil via the BTC pipeline in 2025 - TradingViewKazakhstan plans to supply around 1.7 million tons of oil via the BTC pipeline in 2025  TradingView

Kazakhstan, VEON explore deepening partnership in digitalization - qazinform.comKazakhstan, VEON explore deepening partnership in digitalization  qazinform.com

Anti-corruption probe targets Kazakhstan’s deputy transport minister - Caliber.AzAnti-corruption probe targets Kazakhstan’s deputy transport minister  Caliber.Az

Kazakhstan Establishes Center for Countering Disinformation - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan Establishes Center for Countering Disinformation  The Times Of Central Asia

China to build Kazakhstan’s third NPP - qazinform.comChina to build Kazakhstan’s third NPP  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan plans to launch a new cargo airline. Here’s what we know so far - AeroTimeKazakhstan plans to launch a new cargo airline. Here’s what we know so far  AeroTime

Kazakhstan builds over 1,700 km of new railway lines - qazinform.comKazakhstan builds over 1,700 km of new railway lines  qazinform.com

U17 Worlds: Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan put two each in Greco finals - uww.orgU17 Worlds: Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan put two each in Greco finals  uww.org

Kazakhstan opens its Honorary Consulate in Bali - qazinform.comKazakhstan opens its Honorary Consulate in Bali  qazinform.com

Gauez Nurmukhambetov reports to President on North Kazakhstan region’s socio-economic development in H1 2025 - qazinform.comGauez Nurmukhambetov reports to President on North Kazakhstan region’s socio-economic development in H1 2025  qazinform.com

Falling Exports Undermine Kazakhstan’s Economic Stability - The Times Of Central AsiaFalling Exports Undermine Kazakhstan’s Economic Stability  The Times Of Central Asia

UN Secretary-General to visit Kazakhstan - qazinform.comUN Secretary-General to visit Kazakhstan  qazinform.com

Jennifer Lopez arrives in Kazakhstan - qazinform.comJennifer Lopez arrives in Kazakhstan  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan's central bank says it intervened to support tenge currency - TradingViewKazakhstan's central bank says it intervened to support tenge currency  TradingView

Kazakhstan central bank says it sold $700 million from national fund in July - TradingViewKazakhstan central bank says it sold $700 million from national fund in July  TradingView

Grain shipments from Kazakhstan have picked up in new directions due to transport subsidies - expert - ???-??????Grain shipments from Kazakhstan have picked up in new directions due to transport subsidies - expert  ???-??????

Kazakhstan and China Advance Nuclear Partnership With New Reactor Plans - UNITED24 MediaKazakhstan and China Advance Nuclear Partnership With New Reactor Plans  UNITED24 Media

Wild History of Jailed Ex-Premier’s $3 Million Mansion Keeps Buyers Wary - Bloomberg.comWild History of Jailed Ex-Premier’s $3 Million Mansion Keeps Buyers Wary  Bloomberg.com

KTZ Secures $540 Million Loan to Upgrade Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor - The Times Of Central AsiaKTZ Secures $540 Million Loan to Upgrade Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor  The Times Of Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s population increased by 104,000 since early 2025 - qazinform.comKazakhstan’s population increased by 104,000 since early 2025  qazinform.com

OECD Public Governance Scan of Kazakhstan - OECDOECD Public Governance Scan of Kazakhstan  OECD

Kazakhstan sees slight increase in energy consumption in 2024 - qazinform.comKazakhstan sees slight increase in energy consumption in 2024  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan Takes Seat at BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro as Partner Country - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Takes Seat at BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro as Partner Country  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan will increase durum wheat exports by 63% in current season - expert - ???-??????Kazakhstan will increase durum wheat exports by 63% in current season - expert  ???-??????

Kazakhstan Reports 16 Million Air, Rail Travelers in First Half of 2025 - The Astana TimesKazakhstan Reports 16 Million Air, Rail Travelers in First Half of 2025  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan sends official proposal to U.S., as tariffs take effect - Az?rtacKazakhstan sends official proposal to U.S., as tariffs take effect  Az?rtac

Kazakhstan’s capital significantly increased agricultural exports - ???-??????Kazakhstan’s capital significantly increased agricultural exports  ???-??????

Kazakhstan ramps up environmental protection investments - qazinform.comKazakhstan ramps up environmental protection investments  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan travel - Lonely PlanetKazakhstan travel  Lonely Planet

Kazakhstan to brace for sweltering temperatures Aug 1 - qazinform.comKazakhstan to brace for sweltering temperatures Aug 1  qazinform.com

Beeline Kazakhstan Launches Almaty Hub to Accelerate Digital Services and AI Innovation - The Fast ModeBeeline Kazakhstan Launches Almaty Hub to Accelerate Digital Services and AI Innovation  The Fast Mode

World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025: Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi and Nupur win gold as India finish with 11 medals - all winners - Olympics.comWorld Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025: Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi and Nupur win gold as India finish with 11 medals - all winners  Olympics.com

Kazakhstan to purchase 175 new passenger cars by year-end - qazinform.comKazakhstan to purchase 175 new passenger cars by year-end  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan, Türkiye sign Joint Declaration, 18 documents - qazinform.comKazakhstan, Türkiye sign Joint Declaration, 18 documents  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan is the largest economy in the region and our main trade partner - Erdogan - qazinform.comKazakhstan is the largest economy in the region and our main trade partner - Erdogan  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan: A prime example of a multivector foreign policy - EU ReporterKazakhstan: A prime example of a multivector foreign policy  EU Reporter

Kazakhstan, India Strengthen Ties via North-South Transport Corridor - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, India Strengthen Ties via North-South Transport Corridor  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan ready to supply products worth $1bln to Türkiye, says President Tokayev - qazinform.comKazakhstan ready to supply products worth $1bln to Türkiye, says President Tokayev  qazinform.com

Irrigation water supply to southern Kazakhstan in focus of intergovernmental talks in Tashkent, Bishkek - qazinform.comIrrigation water supply to southern Kazakhstan in focus of intergovernmental talks in Tashkent, Bishkek  qazinform.com

Turkish company to invest 160 billion tenge in Kazakhstan's agricultural projects - qazinform.comTurkish company to invest 160 billion tenge in Kazakhstan's agricultural projects  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan and Türkiye to co-develop Trans-Caspian transport route - Latest news from AzerbaijanKazakhstan and Türkiye to co-develop Trans-Caspian transport route  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Trump Signs Order Imposing 25% Tariff on Kazakh Imports - The Astana TimesTrump Signs Order Imposing 25% Tariff on Kazakh Imports  The Astana Times

Kazakhstan expands oilseeds capacity amid strategic agricultural shift: Foreign Agricultural Service - Milling Middle East & AfricaKazakhstan expands oilseeds capacity amid strategic agricultural shift: Foreign Agricultural Service  Milling Middle East & Africa

Kazakhstan's GDP growth estimate for 2024 revised upward to 5% - qazinform.comKazakhstan's GDP growth estimate for 2024 revised upward to 5%  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan’s Rybakina propels to Round of 16 at 2025 Canadian Open - qazinform.comKazakhstan’s Rybakina propels to Round of 16 at 2025 Canadian Open  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan, Türkiye ink 20 deals to deepen strategic partnership - AnewZKazakhstan, Türkiye ink 20 deals to deepen strategic partnership  AnewZ

ADB Raises Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth Forecast, Warns of Higher Inflation - The Times Of Central AsiaADB Raises Kazakhstan’s Economic Growth Forecast, Warns of Higher Inflation  The Times Of Central Asia

Opinion | There's A Country India Must Take More Seriously: Kazakhstan - NDTVOpinion | There's A Country India Must Take More Seriously: Kazakhstan  NDTV

Kazakhstan seeks to deepen IT and AI cooperation with Türkiye, Tokayev says - TRT GlobalKazakhstan seeks to deepen IT and AI cooperation with Türkiye, Tokayev says  TRT Global

UN Secretary-General António Guterres to visit Kazakhstan - AnewZUN Secretary-General António Guterres to visit Kazakhstan  AnewZ

Opinion: Ghosts of the Gulag: Kazakhstan’s Uneasy Dance With Memory and Moscow - The Times Of Central AsiaOpinion: Ghosts of the Gulag: Kazakhstan’s Uneasy Dance With Memory and Moscow  The Times Of Central Asia

Türkiye attaches special importance to cooperation with Kazakhstan - Erdogan - qazinform.comTürkiye attaches special importance to cooperation with Kazakhstan - Erdogan  qazinform.com

Kazakhstan to host Swimming World Cup Stage for first time - qazinform.comKazakhstan to host Swimming World Cup Stage for first time  qazinform.com