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Republic of Kazakhstan |
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Astana |
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Korean Time - 3 Hours
Daylight Savings Time (- 2 hours): Beginning of March ~ Late October |
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Approximately 17,000,000 people
Kazaks make up 53% of the population, followed by Russians 30%, Ukrainians 4%, and Germans 3%. There are more than 131 other minorities in Kazakhstan and Koreans make up 0.6% of the population. |
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Kazak and Russian are the 2 main languages spoken by the majority of the population. |
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The Turkish population is 50% Muslim and 30% Russian Orthodox Christians. Kazakhstan guarantees freedom of religion. |
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Geography
Kazakhstan has a total area of 27,424,900km², about ½ the size of the United States, and is the world's 9th largest country. Kazakhstan borders Russia to the northwest, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan to the south, and China to the east.
Climate
Kazakhstan experiences extreme temperatures during summer and winter. During the scorching hot summer months, temperatures can exceed 40° C. During the winter months, temperatures can drop down between -15° ~ -40° C. The average summer temperature is 20° C, and 30° C in the southern region. The average winter temperature is -19° C, and -2° C in the southern region. |
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Currency
The main units of currency in Kazakhstan is the Tenge (T)
Currency Exchanges
Currency exchange locations can be found all over the city. When exchanging US Dollars, there is a 1% tax charge.
Exchange Rates
146 Tenge (T) = US $1 (as of May 2001)
1 Tenge (T) = 15 Won |
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Voltage: 220V / 50Hz. |
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Although tipping is not required in Kazakhstan, it's good to give US$1 ~ 2 to hotel clerks and taxi drivers for good service. |
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| Important Contact Information |
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Korean Embassy in Kazakhstan
Address: 2/77, Dzharkentskaya Street
Gorny Gigant, Almaty 480099, Kazakhstan
Phone: 3272-53-2660 / 53-2691
Fax: 3272-50-7059
Hours: 9am ~ 12:30pm / 2pm ~ 6pm (Monday ~ Friday, Closed all national holidays) |
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