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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. It is located in Central Asia.

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Aerial photo of Tugunbalak in Uzbekistan

Two lost medieval Silk Road cities mapped in Central Asia

Two lost medieval Silk Road cities mapped in Central Asia

Two medieval cities in the mountains of Uzbekistan were bustling centers of Silk Road trade, new LiDAR maps indicate.
ScienceOctober 24, 2024
Participants attend the World Nomad Games in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

Kazakhstan maintains strong ties with Russia

Kazakhstan maintains strong ties with Russia

Despite the war in Ukraine, people in Mamlyutka in northern Kazakhstan maintain good relations with Russia.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 202404:05 min
A woman taking part in archery

Kazakhstan: Spectacular World Nomad Games close in Astana

Kazakhstan: Spectacular World Nomad Games close in Astana

Kazakhstan has hosted this year's World Nomad Games, for sports in the tradition of Central Asian nomadic peoples.
CultureSeptember 14, 20246 images
A group of light brown horses runs through a gray-green, barren landscape.

Kazakhstan sees return of wild horses

Kazakhstan sees return of wild horses

Przewalski's horses were almost extinct. Now, animals from European zoos are being released into the wild in Kazakhstan.
OffbeatJune 11, 20247 images
An aerial view of a flooded area in Ishim, Tyumen region

Flood waters in Russia, Kazakhstan could cause toxic leak

Flood waters in Russia, Kazakhstan could cause toxic leak

As water levels recede, experts warn of a new crisis. Old uranium mines are feared to be leaking radioactive material.
CatastropheMay 2, 202402:19 min
A man takes pictures of a flooded residential area in Petropavl, Kazakhstan April 13, 2024.

Kazakh officials declare state of emergency as floods worsen

Kazakh officials declare state of emergency as floods worsen

Lack of sufficient rescue efforts and preventive measures by authorities has upset many Kazakhs and left them homeless.
CatastropheApril 16, 202401:31 min
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A view of Kazakhstan's capital Astana

Is Kazakhstan misleading world on firms fleeing Russia?

Astana has said more than 20 firms that fled Russia have relocated to Kazakhstan. DW investigates those claims.
BusinessMarch 28, 2023
Druzhba pipeline

Germany: How does its Kazakh oil deal benefit Russia?

Germany has shunned Russian crude, but an oil deal with Kazakhstan means Moscow would continue to hold sway over Berlin.
BusinessMarch 1, 2023
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