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Unforgettable moments in Kazakhstan
The name “Kazakh” comes from the ancient Turkish word “to wander”, reflecting the Kazakhs’ nomadic culture while the suffix
“Stan” means “land” or “place of”, so Kazakhstan can be literally translated as “land of the wanderers”. Kazakhstan is a nation
in Central Asia known for its culture and heritage sources. The nation reflects a variety of ethnicities including Kazakhs and
Russians. Islam is the main religion followed by Christianity with a number of Jews and followers of other religions. It is known as
the land of 7000 lakes and rivers. It shares a 6467 kilometre border with Russia, a 2300 kilometre border with Uzbekistan, a 1460
kilometre border with China, a 980 kilometre border with Kyrgyzstan and a 380 kilometre border with Turkmenistan. Its total border
length equals 12187 km.