KnowYourCommunity-KnowYourWorld-Kazakhstan-2023
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KnowYourCommunity-KnowYourWorld-Kazakhstan-2023
- 1. KAZAKHSTAN KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY KNOW YOUR WORLD A PROGRAM OF GLOBAL TIES AKRON
- 2. HISTORY AT A GLANCE KAZAKHSTAN MAJOR HISTORICAL DATES YEAR EVENT 1961 1991 1993 2019 The first manned spacecraft launched from the Baikonur space launch site Kazakhstan declares independence from the Soviet Union A new constitution increasing presidential powers is adopted President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the former Senate chairman, announces snap presidential elections for 9 June. YEAR EVENT 1st-8th centuries - 8th century Late 15th century 1731-42 1936 Turkic-speaking and Mongol tribes invade and settle formation of the Kazakh khanate, the Kazakhs emerge as a distinct ethnic group. The Khans of the three Zhuzes formally join Russia in pursuit of protection from Mongols. Kazakhstan becomes a full union republic of the USSR. Arab invaders introduce Islam.
- 3. MAP OF THE COUNTRY KAZAKHSTAN LAND SIZE: 1,042,360 SQ MILES
- 4. KAZAKHSTAN COMPARED TO OHIO/US Comparison Data: Kazakhstan is slightly less than four times the size of Texas
- 5. KAZAKHSTAN QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Full name: Republic of Kazakhstan Population: 19,245,793 Capital: Astana Largest city: Almaty Life expectancy: 67.12 years (men) 77.06 years (women)
- 6. KAZAKHSTAN QUICK FACTS ECONOMIC DATA CENTRAL BANK: MONETARY UNIT: MONETARY SYMBOL: National Bank of Kazakhstan Kazakh tenge (KZT )
- 7. KAZAKHSTAN QUICK FACTS ECONOMIC DATA NATURAL RESOURCES: wheat, milk, potatoes, barley, watermelons MAIN EXPORTS: crude petroleum, natural gas, copper, iron alloys, radioactive chemicals MAIN IMPORTS: packaged medicines, natural gas, cars, broadcasting equipment, aircraft AMOUNT: $51.75B COUNTRIES (Top2): China, Italy AMOUNT: $44.3B COUNTRIES (Top2):Russia, China
- 8. KAZAKHSTAN QUICK FACTS LANGUAGES & RELIGIONS Language: Kazakh (official, Qazaq) and trilingual (Kazakh, Russian, English), Russian (official, used in everyday business) Religion: Muslim 70.2%, Christian 26.2% (mainly Russian Orthodox)
- 9. KAZAKHSTAN QUICK FACTS GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE: CURRENT LEADER: VOTING LIBERTIES: Category Name Republic of Kazakhstan Type presidential republic Governing Document (Est) Constitution of Kazakhstan (1995) Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Position President Allowed (Yes/No) Age Restrictions Yes 18 must be a citizen not serving a sentence in prison or found incompetent
- 10. Charyn Canyon: a 96 miles long canyon on the Sharyn River that took 2-3 million years to form FAMOUS LANDMARKS Hazrat Sultan Mosque: One of the largest mosques in central Asia and important architectural and spiritual location KAZAKHSTAN Yasaui Mausoleum: mausoleum of former leader Khoja Ahmed Yasawi complete with beautiful tiling and an aqua dome
- 11. KAZAKHSTAN MODERN CULTURAL PRACTICES IMPACT OF THE WORLD RELIGION OF ISLAM QURAN WORD REVEALED TO PROPHET MUHAMMAD WORSHIP ONE,ALL KNOWING ALLAH WORSHIP IN MOSQUES
- 12. KAZAKHSTAN GENDER ROLES GIRLS/BOYS & MEN/WOMEN GENDER ROLES: GENDER ROLES
- 15. KAZAKHSTAN EVERYDAY LIVING DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD
- 16. KAZAKHSTAN TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPARY MUSIC, DANCE, SPORTS, FOLK TALES, CUSTOMS
- 17. KAZAKHSTAN NATIONAL FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS HOLIDAY/FESTIVAL DATE Nauryz Unity Day Defender of the Fatherland Day Kurban Ait Day of the Capital Constitution Day Republic Day Independence Day Mar 21 May 1 May 7 Jun 16 Jul 6 Aug 30 Oct 25 Dec 16
- 19. PRESENTATION PREPARED BY Olzhas {Alljazz} Yestekov