Kazakhstan

= ** Capital : Astana ** =



Fun things to do : water sports, hiking and trekking, winter sports, relax at a spa, visit monuments of Kazakhstan

Country known for : Kazakhstan is known for it's cotton textiles, bags, leather boots, and colorful garments, wool fabrics.

Languages : Kazakh (Qazaq, state language) 64.4%, Russian (official, used in everyday business, designated the "language of interethnic communication") 95% (2001 est.)

Religions : Muslim 47%, Russian Orthodox 44%, Protestant 2%, other 7%

GDP per person : $11,400 (2009 est.)