How much do you know about Kazakhstan, the largest landlocked country in the world?

How much do you know about Kazakhstan, the largest landlocked country in the world? Kazakhstan covers an area of 2.72 million hectares with a population of180,000. Kazakhstan's GDP is second only to Russia in the CIS countries. At the same time, Kazakhstan is an important neighbor of China, with a total border of 1500 km, which is called the west gate of China. What do you know about Kazakhstan?

1. Kazakhstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordering Russia in the north, Stan in Central Asia in the south and the largest lake and sea in the world in the west, with an area of about 2.72 million hectares, similar to that of India, but its population is much smaller than that of India, with only about190,000 people. (Statistical analysis as of February 20021year) There are less than 7 people per square kilometer, so it is also one of the areas with the lowest population density.

2. Kazakhstan has set a number of geographical records, such as being the largest landlocked country, spanning Eurasian countries and so on. Ural river, the dividing line between Asia and Europe, winds through that country. In addition, Rennes Desert, the largest desert in Europe, is still in Kazakhstan, with an area of about 50,000 hectares, which is also the highest latitude desert in the northern hemisphere.

Although Kazakhstan is a landlocked country, it has established a navy by virtue of the vast Caspian Sea. Former US President Nazarbayev announced the date of establishment on February 20 10. At present, its navy consists of a fleet, shore staff and their personnel, mainly stationed in Akto, Baudino and Lasker in the Aral Sea region of Kazakhstan. At present, the main force of Kazakhstan's navy is four KW 15 patrol boats imported from Germany, as well as dozens of other small and medium-sized ships, with thousands of personnel, and their local combat effectiveness is not small.

4. Kazakhstan is rich in mineral resources, and every mineral resource on the periodic table of elements exists. It has discovered more than 4.8 billion tons of oil reserves and is the ninth largest crude oil supplier in the world. Rich in resources, the development model is relatively stable. At present, the average economic development is more than 9,000 US dollars, and it is firmly in the first place in the whole region. Before 20 13 years ago, the average annual economic growth exceeded 8%, and the growth rate has gradually slowed down in recent years.

Kazakhs will also get married, and the customs of matchmaking, employment and engagement still exist. On the important issue of marriage, young people in Kazakhstan still attach great importance to their parents' opinions. Kazakhstan will hold a wedding banquet, and the two sides will share seats, first to the woman's house, and then to the man's house. And usually wearing beautiful traditional clothes, happily. Unlike others, friends and relatives are not counted outside the five clothes. They are all relatives and friends within seven generations of Kazakhstan, and they are not allowed to get married within seven generations.

6. In addition to the Caspian Sea, there is also a big lake in Kazakhstan called Balkhash Lake, which is an inland lake formed by glacier fitness. The area of the lake is very large, with 1.8 million hectares, but the water level is only about 6 meters. The lake is unique in that it is half seawater and the other half water. This is because there are many rivers in the west of the lake, but few in the east, and there is a slender peninsula garden in part of the lake, which makes the lake unable to converge.

7. In Aramu, the largest city in Kazakhstan, a street was named Xian Xinghai Street, which was also named in memory of the famous musician Xian Xinghai. 194 1 in the Soviet attack, Xian Xinghai returned from Moscow, but stayed in Almaty for various reasons, where he spent his last days. In memory of him, the street where he lived was named Xian Xinghai Street.

8. If Ukraine is the cradle of the Soviet aircraft carrier, then Kazakhstan is the starting point for the Soviet Union and even all mankind to explore space. Now the Baikonur launch site built by the Soviet Union in Kazakhstan launched the first artificial earth satellite in history in 1957, and Gagarin also flew into space here in 196 1 year. Today, it is still an important space research base in Russia.

Kazakhstan has the highest chimney in the world. This chimney is located at GRES No.2 Power Station in Ekibasitou. This chimney is nearly 420 meters long. It only took one year, but it stood for more than 30 years. In addition, by the way, Kazakhstan also has the highest roller skating rink in the world, which is located in the Almaty Valley, with an altitude of 169 1 m, which is about the size of two football fields.

10. Horses have a high status in Kazakhstan. They think that horses are the cleverest, the most loyal and the most diligent, and they are good friends of Kazakhs. They love horses, but they also love horse meat. There are many interesting equestrian events in Kazakhstan. For example, a boy will catch up with another girl on horseback. If a man catches up with a woman, he can try his best to kiss her on horseback and then gallop on. What else do you know? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area for discussion.