Kazakhstan_ Heart of Eurasia

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AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC PRESENTATION • KAZNU
The Heart of Eurasia
KAZAKHSTAN
Territorial Scale, 5 Bordering Neighbors, Heritage, Mineral Wealth & Modern 2024–2026 Horizons
PREPARED BY
INSTRUCTOR
Symbat Zhaksylyk
Saule Kenzhebekovna
Al-Farabi KazNU
Academic Supervisor
CURRENT POPULATION
20.6 Million

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01. GEOGRAPHY & FRONTIERS
AL-FARABI KAZNU
Territorial Scale & 5 Bordering Nations
World's largest landlocked state (2,724,900 km²) bridging Central Europe and East Asia.
20.6 Million
Official Population (2024–2026 Update)
Vibrant demographic growth with over 34% under age 18.
THE 5 BORDERING SOVEREIGN NATIONS
Russia (North & West)
7,591 km Border
China (East)
1,783 km Border
Uzbekistan (South)
2,351 km Border
Kyrgyzstan (South)
1,242 km Border
9th Largest Nation Globally
Spans 2,724,900 km² across 5 time zones from the Caspian Sea to the Altay
Range.
13,394 km Land Borders
Peaceful multi-vector diplomacy safeguarding strategic Eurasian trade
corridors.
Caspian Sea Coastline: 1,894 km Maritime Frontier
Turkmenistan (Southwest)
426 km Border
17 Regions & 3 Cities of Republican Significance

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02. TOURISM & LANDSCAPES
AL-FARABI KAZNU
Tourism Jewels & Natural Wonders
Ancient red canyons, turquoise alpine lakes, mountain ski slopes, and sacred oases.
Charyn Canyon National Park
12-million-year-old sandstone formations called "Valley of Castles" stretching 154 km.
Kolsai & Kaindy Alpine Lakes
Tian Shan mountain pearls famous for sunken spruce tree forests emerging underwater.
Shymbulak & Medeu High-Rink
World's highest outdoor speed-skating rink and top Asian ski resort cable cars.
Burabay & Sacred Turkestan
Northern "Kazakh Switzerland" pine lakes paired with Turkic spiritual heritage monuments.
Visa-Free Travel Regime for 80+ Countries Worldwide
Eco-Tourism Expansion 2024–2026

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03. HISTORY & HERITAGE
AL-FARABI KAZNU
Nomadic Statehood & Silk Road Civilizations
Centuries of steppe democracy, ancient trade crossroads, and UNESCO treasures.
Ancient Era
Est. 1465 AD
UNESCO Treasures
Silk Road Trade Oases
Kazakh Khanate
Sacred Monuments
Fortified medieval cities of Otrar, Taraz, and
Turkestan linked East Asia with Europe, serving as
centers of trade, philosophy, and science.
Founded by Kerei Khan and Janibek Khan, uniting
steppe clans under customary democratic law (Zheti
Zhargy).
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and bronze-age
Tanbaly petroglyphs preserving civilizational
heritage.
Birthplace of Al-Farabi
Continuous Statehood: From Nomadic Empires to Sovereign Nation
Steppe Democracy
Turkic Spiritual Capital
Faculty of History • Al-Farabi KazNU

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04. CULTURE & TRADITIONS
AL-FARABI KAZNU
Nomadic Hospitality, Musical Soul & Cuisine
Unconditional reverence for guests, Dombra poetry, and festive culinary arts.
Konaqjai Hospitality
Dombra & Aitys Poetry
National Gastronomy
Sacred custom of welcoming every visitor with warm
food, tea, and honor in the yurt.
Two-stringed sacred instrument expressing
philosophical Kui melodies and oral duals.
Beshbarmak ("five fingers"), crispy Baursak breads,
Kazy, Kurt, and refreshing Kumis.
Nauryz Meyramy (Spring Equinox Celebration)
Symbolizing renewal, peace, unity, and traditional 7-ingredient Nauryz Kozhe soup.
Multicultural Harmony: 120+ Ethnicities Living in Peace
UNESCO Heritage
Ethnography Study • Al-Farabi KazNU

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05. ENERGY & ECONOMY
AL-FARABI KAZNU
Global Energy Powerhouse & Mineral Wealth
Leading supplier of green transition metals, nuclear fuel, and Eurasian transit routes.
#1 Globally
99 of 110
30+ Billion
Uranium Producer (~43% Market)
Mendeleev Elements in Soil
Barrels Oil Reserves
Kazatomprom powering clean nuclear energy.
Rare earth metals critical for global high-tech.
Tengiz, Kashagan & Karachaganak fields.
Middle Corridor (TITR) Logistics Arteries
Trans-Caspian International Transport Route enabling 12–15 day freight transit between Asia and Europe.
Top Foreign Direct Investment Destination in Central Asia ($400B+ FDI)
Economic Geology Research

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AL-FARABI KAZNU
06. MODERN CAPITAL & FINTECH
Futuristic Astana & Digital Governance
Master-planned capital architecture, e-Government leadership, and fintech innovation.
Single 7-Year Presidential Term Limit
Constitutional democratization strengthening anti-monopoly frameworks and civil rights.
Astana — Eurasian Financial Hub
Capital designed by Norman Foster and Kisho Kurokawa, housing Astana International
Financial Centre (AIFC).
Kaspi & e-Gov Digital Miracle
Over 90% cashless payments and instant digital public service delivery, ranking among
global leaders.
Declaration of Sovereignty: Oct 25, 1990 • Independence: Dec 16, 1991
Al-Farabi KazNU Analysis

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AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC DEFENSE & CONCLUSION
Academic Conclusion
Kazakhstan: Bridging Nomadic
Heritage with Modern Innovation
As Eurasia's anchor of peace, mineral resources, trade corridors, and digital
technology, Kazakhstan continues its dynamic transformation into a sovereign
global hub.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University • Almaty, Kazakhstan
Thank You For Your Attention! Q&A Session

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