Kazakhstan

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Traditional dishes in Kazakhstan

Kazakh national cuisine reflects the nature of its people, its history, customs and traditions. Since old times hospitality has been the most distinctive feature of the Kazakh people. A guest is always given a special welcome and offered the place of honor.

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Administrative divisions of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is divided into 14 provinces. The provinces are subdivided into districts.

Almaty and Astana cities have the status of State importance and do not relate to any province.

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Land and Resources, Rivers and Lakes of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan contains an extensive network of rivers and several large lakes. Many of Kazakhstan’s rivers drain within the republic, although the Ishim, Irtysh, and Tobol rivers flow north into Russia and eventually drain into the Arctic Ocean. Due to dry weather conditions, the riverbeds of most of the republic’s small and medium-sized rivers remain dry for much of the year.