Area | 2,724,900 km² (9th largest in the world) sq km |
Capital | Astana (formerly known as Nur-Sultan) |
Population | Approximately 19 million (2024 estimate) |
Official Languages | Kazakh (state language), Russian (official language) |
Boundary | Bordered by Russia to the north, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to the south, Caspian Sea to the west. |
Nauryz Meyrami (Spring Equinox): Celebrated on March 21-23, marking the New Year. Constitution Day: August 30, commemorating Kazakhstan's Constitution. Independence Day: December 16, celebrating independence from the Soviet Union. Kymyz Muryndyk Festival: A tribute to horse culture and traditional kumis (fermented mare’s milk).
Kazakhstan boasts a rich nomadic heritage, reflected in its yurts, traditional music, and dances. It preserves unique crafts like embroidery, carpet weaving, and jewelry making. The country is also known for its epic poetry and oral storytelling traditions.
Kazakh cuisine is influenced by its nomadic lifestyle, featuring meat and dairy-heavy dishes. Notable dishes include: Beshbarmak: Boiled meat served with noodles. Kazy: Horse meat sausage. Shubat: Fermented camel milk. Baursaks: Fried dough bread, often paired with tea..
Traditional Kazakh handicrafts include: Felt-making: For yurt coverings and decorative items. Embroidery: Seen on clothing and home decorations. Leatherwork: Saddles, belts, and ornamental items. Jewelry: Intricate silver ornaments with cultural motifs..
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