Kazakhstan is a big country. Its total area is 1,049,200 sq miles. A terrific view on Almaty Fairylike mountains, rivers and lakes surround the Southern Capital Charyn Canyon is a fantastic tour destination It can compete with the World Famous Grand Canyon Great statues created by erosion charm your body and soul Kazakhstanian Lakes Khan Tengri Mountain (22,949 ft) Landscapes vary greatly There are a lot of steppes in Kazakhstan There also are semi-deserts and deserts Be careful! Camels on the road! The natural landscapes vary from the North to the South Winter is a freezing cold time in the North of the country A beautiful resort area near Okjetpes mountain Bayanaul National Park is one of the most picturesque places in the country Medeu Sports Complex A famous skating rink high in the mountains close to Almaty Hotel Kazakhstan in Almaty Eifel Tower in the center of Almaty Baiterek in Astana is a new symbol of the young state Building a brand new city on the banks of the Ishim River Business towers and blocks of apartments rise quickly from the ground Kazakhstan is striving for a better future in all the life spheres Religious Diversity in Kazakhstan Both Mosques and Christian Churches are granted attention of the state There is quite a number of Catholic Churches and Shelters This group represent all Catholic priests serving in Kazakhstan New synagogue in Astana, the only one built in recent memory in a predominantly Muslim nation. Kazakhstan is proud of its religious tolerance. There are beautiful historic and historical buildings and places all over the country Kozha Akhmet Yasayi Mausoleum The ruins of an ancient city Otrar World-wide-known petroglyphs are located in Kazakhstan The Southern Kazakhstan is well-known for apples which are grown there National Kazakh Dastarkhan is a tribute to the traditional hospitality Banknotes of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kazakh national dress Constructing a Yurt Traditional Hunting Kazakh Game Kokpar Traditions bind the past with the present and future Villages in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is rich in various resources. Especially agricultural. Nursultan Nazarbayev is President of the Republic of Kazakhstan April 2010