Kazakhstan officially is the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic. Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country, and the ninth largest country in the world. It is a transcontinental country largely located in Asia, and most of western parts are in Europe. Kazakhstan extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains at its eastern border with China and Russia. Its largest metropolis, Almaty, is a long-standing trading hub whose landmarks include Ascension Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox church, and the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, displaying thousands of Kazakh artifacts.
Kazakhstan is the richest country in the region due to its large oil and natural gas reserves. The country is one of the most overlooked and unexplored destinations by many. Its stunning natural attractions are incredibly diverse. The world’s 9th largest country stretches across one million square miles of snow-capped mountains, deep canyons, vast swaths of steppes, and arid deserts of Central Asia. The most populated city in Kazakhstan is Almaty which served as the capital from 1929 until 1997. Other popular cities are Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana) which became Kazakhstan's capital in 1997, Shymkent, Karaganda, Taraz, and Pavlodar.
Kazakhstan is a perfect destination for adventurers! Go on a road trip, explore the unspoiled nature, climb mountains and swim in lakes. Explore underground mosques and incredible mausoleums. Learn about the yurt-living nomads in the steppe. Kazakhs today retain a strong connection to the steppes and to the animal that has been crucial to their survival in the harsh environment. Horses, at once, providing food, shelter, transportation, and labor. Horses have been associated with Kazakh nomads for millennia, the first-known domestication of horses is thought to have occurred in this area around 6,000 BC.
As you are planning your trip, know that certain times of the year are cheaper to travel than others. Everyone knows flights will be more expensive around a holiday, but there are lots of other factors that determine how much you’ll pay for that flight or hotel. Do your research, play around with dates, and decide how many days you can afford to be there.
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