Kazakhstan: A Country Profile

by Library of Congress and Federal Research Division

Capital: Astana (formerly Aqmola) became the official capital of Kazakhstan in 1997, succeeding Almaty (formerly Alma-Ata) and moving the national government from the far southeast to the industrial north. Other Major Cities: Almaty, Karaganda, skemen, Pavlodar, Shymkent, and Taraz. Independence: The recognized date of independence is December 16, 1991, when the Republic of Kazakhstan split from the Soviet Union. Public Holidays: The national holiday...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1312813326
• ISBN13: 9781312813328
• Release Date: January 2015
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• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"