2. Kazakhstan is a big country. Its total area is 1,049,200 sq miles.

4. A terrific view on Almaty

5. Fairylike mountains, rivers and lakes surround the Southern Capital

6. Charyn Canyon is a fantastic tour destination

7. It can compete with the World Famous Grand Canyon

8. Great statues created by erosion charm your body and soul

10. Kazakhstanian Lakes

13. Khan Tengri Mountain (22,949 ft)

14. Landscapes vary greatly

15. There are a lot of steppes in Kazakhstan

16. There also are semi-deserts and deserts

17. Be careful! Camels on the road!

19. The natural landscapes vary from the North to the South

20. Winter is a freezing cold time in the North of the country

21. A beautiful resort area near Okjetpes mountain

22. Bayanaul National Park is one of the most picturesque places in the country

23. Medeu Sports Complex

24. A famous skating rink high in the mountains close to Almaty

25. Hotel Kazakhstan in Almaty

26. Eifel Tower in the center of Almaty Eifel Tower in the center of Almaty

27. Baiterek in Astana is a new symbol of the young state

28. Building a brand new city on the banks of the Ishim River

29. Business towers and blocks of apartments rise quickly from the ground

30. Kazakhstan is striving for a better future in all the life spheres

31. Religious Diversity in Kazakhstan

32. Both Mosques and Christian Churches are granted attention of the state

33. There is quite a number of Catholic Churches and Shelters

34. This group represent all Catholic priests serving in Kazakhstan

35. New synagogue in Astana, the only one built in recent memory in a predominantly Muslim nation. Kazakhstan is proud of its religious tolerance.

36. There are beautiful historic and historical buildings and places all over the country

37. Kozha Akhmet Yasayi Mausoleum

38. The ruins of an ancient city Otrar

39. World-wide-known petroglyphs are located in Kazakhstan

40. The Southern Kazakhstan is well-known for apples which are grown there

41. National Kazakh Dastarkhan is a tribute to the traditional hospitality

42. Banknotes of the Republic of Kazakhstan

43. Kazakh national dress

44. Constructing a Yurt

46. Traditional Hunting

47. Kazakh Game Kokpar

48. Traditions bind the past with the present and future

49. Villages in Kazakhstan

50. Kazakhstan is rich in various resources. Especially agricultural.

51. Nursultan Nazarbayev is President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

52. April 2010