1. REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

2. GENERAL INFORMATION The Republic of Kazakhstan is a unitary state with a presidential form of government. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the head of state, its highest official, determining the direction of the state's domestic and foreign policies and representing Kazakhstan in national and international relations. Constitutional framework The Republic of Kazakhstan is a unitary state with a presidential form of government. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the head of state, its highest official, determining the direction of the state's domestic and foreign policies and representing Kazakhstan in national and international relations. 2, 724, 900 sq. km (1 052 085 sq. miles) Territory: 2, 724, 900 sq. km (1 052 085 sq. miles) 9th largest country in the world 2nd ranked CIS country 16 millions Population: 16 millions tenge (100 tenge= 0.51 euros = 0.68 USA dollars). National currency: tenge (100 tenge= 0.51 euros = 0.68 USA dollars). Kazakhstan is divided into two time zones: the eastern (main) zone and the western zone. Almaty and Astana are 6 hours ahead of Greenwich Time. Time: Kazakhstan is divided into two time zones: the eastern (main) zone and the western zone. Almaty and Astana are 6 hours ahead of Greenwich Time. Kazakh is the official language. Among state and local political authorities, Russian as well as Kazakh is used. Language: Kazakh is the official language. Among state and local political authorities, Russian as well as Kazakh is used.

3. GENERAL INFORMATION Today, Kazakhstan is a religiously diverse country where over 3000 denominations operate, representing 40 religions having at their disposal over 2500 religious facilities. Islam and Christianity are the predominant religions. Disposal more than 2500 religious constructions. Islam and Christianity are the prevailing religions. Religion: Today, Kazakhstan is a religiously diverse country where over 3000 denominations operate, representing 40 religions having at their disposal over 2500 religious facilities. Islam and Christianity are the predominant religions. Disposal more than 2500 religious constructions. Islam and Christianity are the prevailing religions. Administrative and territorial division: Regions Akmola region Zhambyl region Mangystau region Almaty region West-Kazakhstan region Pavlodar region Aktobe region Karagandy region North-Kazakhstan region Atyrau region Kostanay region South-Kazakhstan region East-Kazakhstan region Kyzylorda region Cities of national significance: Astana city– the capital of Kazakhstan; Almaty city

4. THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN NAZARBAYEV N. А.

5. THE NATIONAL FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

6. THE NATIONAL ARMS OF REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

7. KAZAKHSTAN IS LOCATED ON A JOINT OF TWO CONTINENTS – EUROPE AND ASIA

8. TERRITORY OF KAZAKHSTAN– 2 724 900 km ² POPULATION – 16 millions

9. KAZAKHSTAN IS LOCATED IN FOUR CLIMATIC ZONES

10. ASTANA – IS THE CAPITAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

11. COSMODROME "BAIKONUR" — THE FIRST AND WORLD'S LARGEST COSMODROME

12. THE KAZAKH CULTURE AND TRADITIONS

13. MODERN KAZAKHSTAN Presidency of Kazakhstan in OSCE

14. MODERN KAZAKHSTAN Asian Winter Games 2011