1. Kazakhstan is the homeland of many ethnical groups and religions. It is famous for its tolerance and centuries-old peaceful relations between people. Representatives of 120 ethnic groups live at the territory of Kazakhstan.
2. Kazakhstan occupies the 9th largest country in the world by its size and it the largest country that doesn’t have access to the ocean.
3. All domestic apples originate from the mountains in southern Kazakhstan has since been confirmed by modern genetics and there are still wild apple orchards in the country.
4. In 1992, Kazakhstan voluntarily renounced its nuclear weapons inherited from the Soviet Union, becoming the first country to do so. This commitment to disarmament sent a powerful message to the world and laid the groundwork for future global non-proliferation efforts.
5. Kazakhstan has the world's first and largest cosmodrome Baikonur.The first manned flight into space was carried out there, the first artificial satellite of the Earth and artificial satellites of the Sun, the Moon and Venus were launched from this cosmodrome.
6. Kazakhstan is the most northern place in the world where pink flamingos land during migration.
7. Kazakhstan is rich in mineral resources. More than 99 elements of Mendeleyeev’s periodic table can be found in the country
8. Balkhash lake is one of the unique lakes of the world located in the southeastern Kazakhstan. This is the only lake that is divided by the strain into two parts. The western part is fresh water, while the eastern part is saline.
9. Khan -Tengri Peak, with the height of 7010 meters is the highest mountain in Kazakhstan. “Lord of the Sky” this is how the name Khan Tengri is translated is located on the border of three countries -Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China, and is considered to be the residence of the supreme pagan god - Tengri.
10. In 2018, Kazakhstan was the ninth largest coal exporter in the world, ninth in crude oil exports, and twelfth in natural gas production.
11. The Great Silk Road, an ancient trade route that connected China with Europe and the Middle East, passed through the territory of modern Kazakhstan.
