Kazakhs, probably more than any other central asian people, show the impact of nearly two centuries of close contact with russians. Kazakhstan geography education materials student handouts. Central asia kazakhstan the world factbook central. Kazakhstan sights and tourist attractions advantour. Library of congress federal research division country profile. The soviet government forced the kazakhs to settle on farms. The worldfamous architect norman foster created baiterek tower in astana, kazakhstan, based on lokal legends about tree of life and bird samrouk, which put a golden egg. The capital is bishkek known from 1862 to 1926 as pishpek and from 1926 to 1991 as frunze. Kazakhstan is divided into fourteen regions kazakh. Kazakhstan is ranked as the ninth largest country in the world as well as the worlds largest landlocked country. Kazakhstan was originally inhabited by nomadic tribes. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, the aral sea was the worlds fourthlargest lake. Varied landscapes riches beneath the land snowcovered mountains disappearing lakes climate flora and fauna major cities and towns history. Kazakhstan is a large landlocked country that rests in both europe and asia using the ural river as a divider.
Several waves of mass migration crossed the kazakhstan horizonless steppes from the east to the west. His horse goes on with an easy stride, he sits and smiles upon it, hat awry. This land keeps many artifacts of the mankind history. Kazakh culture seems also to be strongly influenced by the. What is the weather, climate and geography like in kazakhstan. Within its borders youll stumble on massive dry steppes, vast plains, mountains, and more.
A political and cultural history of uzbekistan, turkmenistan, kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, tajikistan, turkey, and iran hardcover by dilip hiro. Learn about the country and geography of kazakhstan and its regions and capitals with this fun educational music video for children and parents. Kazakh culture is largely influenced by the turkic nomadic lifestyle. It is a richly illustrated history of kazakhstan a country as big as the whole of western europe from ancient times right up to 2014. Kazakhstans red book of protected species lists 125 vertebrates including. There is considerable topographical variation within kazakhstan. It wasnt a single road but a network of commercial routes that once. It is bounded on the north by russia, on the east by china, on the south by kyrgyzstan, uzbekistan, the aral sea, and turkmenistan, and on the southwest by the caspian sea.
During the iron age 1st millennium bc, northern kazakhstan was. The historical name saryarka refers to the vast geographical area bound. Kazakhstan is the worlds 15th largest crude oil producer and a major supplier of natural gas. Bayterek tower in astana, capital city of kazakhstan learn about kazakhstan geography of kazakhstan the republic of kazakhstan is a vast landlocked country.
Toponymy of the ancient saryarka northeastern kazakhstan in. The modern republic of kazakhstan became a political entity during the 1930s soviet subdivision of russian turkestan. Most of kyrgyzstans borders run along mountain crests. Pearsons best history, geography and social studies teaching resources from around the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of kazakhstan military 2020 information contained here. In the 1960s, the soviet union began a massive irrigation project in what are now kazakhstan, uzbekistan, and turkmenistan, diverting water from the rivers that feed the aral sea to irrigate farmland. Its an amazing experience, think to do when you are in the capital city of kazakhstan, an excellent view of the newest and most modern city of this lovely country.
Covers geography, history, culture, ethnography, and socioeconomic data. All links are deemed relevant and are not placed merely for profit. Popular history geography books goodreads share book. Kazakhstan book by lerner geography department editor 1. Thousands of miles of pipelines craze its western grasslands. Discusses the topography, location, ethnic mixture, history, and current political climate of the former soviet republic of kazakhstan.
If thats not enough, click over to our collection of world maps and flags. Kazakhstan, by zoran pavlovic, 2003, isbn 0791072312 is nearly identical to two others. Designed for 7000 visitors, it was built on the site of the old mosque that dated to 1890 and caught fire in 1987. The current president is kassymjomart tokayev, the handpicked successor of former leader nursultan nazarbayev, who had been in office since before the fall of the soviet union and had been accused of regularly rigging elections.
Sixtyseven members of the majilis are popularly elected, though candidates come only from progovernment parties. Kazakhstan is located in the center of the continent of asia, with a coastline only on the landlocked caspian sea. The large atlas of kazakhstan comprises approximately 100 pages of text, 500 unique maps, charts, and plans, and over 2,500 illustrations depicting the history, geography, ethnography, and contemporary life in kazakhstan. In the th century the land was invaded by the mongol empire and became territories of the kazakh khanate. Soon after, the saks, savromat, kangues and usuns occupied the area and later, the huns. Humans have inhabited kazakhstan since the lower paleolithic, generally pursuing the nomadic pastoralism for which the regions climate and terrain are suitable. History in progress pupil book 1 sample pages pdf, 1. This entry includes the number of males for each female in five age groups at birth, under 15 years, 1564 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. It was a constituent republic of the soviet union and became independent in 1991. In the th century the land was invaded by the mongol empire and became. A traditional sheepskin coat blows in the wind in turtkul, uzbekistan, on a highway that follows the ancient silk road.
Kazakhstans highest peak is khan tengri, whose summit reaches 22,949 ft. Kazakhstan, the largest country fully within the eurasian steppe, has been a historical crossroads and home to numerous different peoples, states and empires throughout history. Kazakhstan local travel information and city guide. On the ancient silk road, a walk shadowed by a mystery magazine. Kazakhstan has a wellarticulated culture based on the nomadic pastoral economy of the inhabitants. Kazakhstan, a with a history of connections to the middle east and russia, is now making a choice that appears to signal greater connection to the larger global community. Lily loy provides an overview of the geography, history, government, people, arts, foods, and other aspects of life in kazakhstan. Infoplease has everything you need to know about kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jun 30, 2017 learn about the country and geography of kazakhstan and its regions and capitals with this fun educational music video for children and parents. Unlike central asians to the south of them, kazakhs look more to russia than to islamic countries for inspiration in the postsoviet period. The northern border is mostly with siberia, russia, so russia has the longest border with kazakhstan. This is not going to be an easy transitions, as as this additional bbc article notes, the choice comes with plenty of advantages and disadvantages. About one third is lowlands and about one sixth mountains. A world history by mark kurlansky, the autobiography of benjamin franklin by benjamin franklin, guns, germs, an. History of kazakhstan jump to navigation jump to search. Provides an overview of the geography, history, government, people, arts, foods, and other aspects of life in kazakhstan. But a small part of the country is located in eastern europe. It is generally dry with hot summers and cold winters.
Kazakhstan book by lerner geography department editor. During this time the cities of taraz and turkestan were established as trade cities along the great silk road. Kazakhstan history, language and culture world travel guide. From familiar neighbors to distant parts of the globe, this engaging series. About half of the area of kazakhstan is a plateau of hilly plains shading into mountains along its southern border. It has borders with the russian federation in the north and west, turkmenistan, uzbekistan and tajikistan in the southwest, and china in the far east. Isbn 0761411933 is the best of the three, as well as the cheapest. The settlers knew how to light and maintain fire, but that seems to be the extent of their technology. It is the worlds largest landlocked country, and the ninthlargest country in the world, with an area of 2,724,900 square kilometres 1,052,100 sq mi.
National geographics latest travel stories about kazakhstan. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. It is bordered by russia, kyrgyzstan, turkmenistan, uzbekistan and china. Kazakhstan is a transcontinental country mostly in asia with a small western part across the ural river in europe. The very dry kirgiz or kaazakh steppe region at 308,881 sq miles 800,000 sq km is the largest plain of its type in the world. We are part of the network and one of over 50 online city guides offering the best online travel deals from a choice of well known providers. The history of the kyrgyz in what is now kyrgyzstan dates at least to the 17th century. Islam was introduced to kazakhstan in the 7th to 12th centuries.
The country has a coastline of about 1,894 km of the caspian sea. Kazakhstan, officially the republic of kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country largely located in central asia with the most western parts of it being located in europe. From familiar neighbors to distant parts of the globe, this engaging series offers readers a closeup look at countries around the world. The highest point is the top of the mountain khan tengri, on the kyrgyz border in the tian shan range, with an elevation of 7,010 m 23,000 ft above sea level. Tells loads about the culture and geography of kazakhstan. Just over 70% of the country is a desert or semidesert dry mix of eroded lowlands, grasslands and sandy areas. I found the essays, the maps, the wonderful photos to be tremendously interesting. The boys are now in 2nd and 3rd grade and our family encourages interest in their country of birth, so i have purchased this book along with others listed below to have in our family library. Just over half of kazakhstans people live in cities, mostly in apartments. Kazakhstan in pictures, isbn 0822565889, a third nearly identical book was the most expensive and has a link to. Kuirdak, is a dish prepared from freshly slaughtered meat and consists of the animals liver, heart, kidneys and other organs. Genghis kahn and the silk route kazakhs break away three hordes emerge russians establish a foothold soviet era forced emigration failed economy rise of nationalism. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. Kazakhstan culture demographics economy politics geography history.
Purchase through these links helps to keep this educational website online and free. Kazakhstan s highest peak is khan tengri, whose summit reaches 22,949 ft. While it was part of the soviet union, kazakhstan lost some of its territory to chinas. Each province and the cities of astana and almaty select two senators each. Kazakhstan history, language and culture history of kazakhstan. The semidesert areas provided pasture for the livestock of the kazakhs. The south of kazakhstan was inhabited as early as the palaeolithic era and tribes were breeding cattle and producing bronzeware by the middle of the second millennium bc. It is bounded by kazakhstan on the northwest and north, by china on the east and south, and by tajikistan and uzbekistan on the south and west. Nov 15, 2017 its like if the turkic peoples had a baby with mongols.
Until the arrival of the russians in the eighteenth century, the history of kazakhstan was determined by the. History geography social studies ks3 exploring history program components. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of kazakhstan geography 2020 information contained here. Kazakhstan is located in the center of the continent of asia, with a coastline only on the landlocked caspian. It is enclosed by russia north, kyrgyzstan, turkmenistan and uzbekistan south, caspian sea and russia west and chinas xinjiang uygur autonomous region east. History, geography and social studies pearson global schools. Guekcheng pang introduces the geography, history, religious beliefs, government and people of kazakhstan.
Bayterek tower in astana, capital city of kazakhstan learn about kazakhstan geography of kazakhstan the republic of kazakhstan is a vast landlocked country in central asia and. Kazakhstans red book of protected species lists 125 vertebrates including many birds and mammals, and 404 plants including fungi, algae and lichen. Kazakhstan wikibooks, open books for an open world. Kazakhstan has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This is a mustread for one wanting to travel or simply learn about the nation of. When kazakhstan declared its independence in 1991, nursultan nazarbayev became president. Kazakhstans parliament has a 39member senate and a 77member majilis, or lower house. Lowlands make up onethird of kazakhstans huge expanse, hilly plateaus and plains account for nearly half, and low mountainous regions about.
In 1920 kazakhstan became part of the communistled soviet union. Five times the size of france and half the size of the usa, kazakhstan is the second largest state in the commonwealth of independent states, and is bordered by the russian federation to the north and west, the caspian sea, turkmenistan and uzbekistan to the southwest, kyrgyzstan to the south and china to the southeast. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about kazakhstan s geography, history, government, economy, population, culture, religion and languages. Its part of both europe and asia, and has one of the worlds coldest capital cities.
Its like if the turkic peoples had a baby with mongols. Kazakhstan, december 2006 3 geography click to enlarge image location. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of kazakhstan geography 2015 information contained here. Besides lamb, many other traditional foods retain symbolic value in kazakh culture. The country also borders on a large part of the caspian sea. Kazakhstan landforms, geography, mountains, kirgiz steppe. Kazakhstan land is rich with picturesque natural sites. The kazakh steppe plain, with an area of around 804,500 square kilometres 310,600 sq mi, occupies onethird of the country and is the worlds largest dry. Kazakhstan is nominally a presidential republic, although according to many observers, it was a dictatorship under the previous president. Ancient times the area that is now kakakhstan seems to have been settled by protohumans as much as one million years ago. Kazakhstans terrain extends west to east from the caspian sea to the altay mountains and north to south from the plains of western siberia to the oases and deserts of central asia.
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