Kazakhstan Presentation

Presentation on KazakhstanStudium Generale

MLB Class of 2008

28th April 2008, Hamburg

1. Facts & Figures 1

Agenda

2. Kazakhstan History 3

5. Cuisine 12

7. Musical Instruments and Music 17

3. Political and Legal System 5

6. Kazakh Outfits and Yurta 14

4. Economics and Trade 8

Continent: Eurasia

Region: Central Asia

Country: Kazakhstan

Capital: Astana

Population: 15.3 m (2008)

Workforce: 8.15 m

GDP: $161.2 bn (2007)

Inflation: 6.9 % (2004)

Unemployment: 7.4 % (2006)

Natural Resources: oil, gas, coal, minerals, fresh water

Literacy Rate: 99.5%

Facts & Figures

Astana

Kazakhstan is the 9th country in the world by territory (2.7 million km²) It is equivalent to the size of Western Europe

Source: CIA World Factbook

1. Facts & Figures 1

Agenda

5. Cuisine 12

7. Musical Instruments and Music 17

3. Political and Legal System 5

6. Kazakh Outfits and Yurta 14

4. Economics and Trade 8

2. Kazakhstan History 3

Kazakhstan History

Kazakhstan...

has borders with Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and China

lost 22% of its population from 1926 to 1939 due to starvation (collectivization), violence and massive migration

experienced the first nuclear weapons testing (1949) in Semipalatinsk region (Central Kazakhstan) during the Soviet time

has 3 major tribal divisions: Uli Zhuz – Cattle Breeders (‚Cane‘); Orta Zhuz – Writers (‚Pen‘); Kishi Zhuz – Warriors (‚Spare‘)

in 1986 has undergone the change of the government from Kunaev to Kolbin that brought a lot of tension among youth

in 1991, on the 16 December, gained independence from Russia

has a spacebase ‚Baikonur‘ located in Central Kazakhstan, nowadays Russia is renting the spacebase out

dates as far back as 1456 with the establishment of the Kazakh Kaganate on the banks of Zhetisu River. It existed until 1731

history from 1731 has seen Kalmyks (Djungars and Oirats) occupying Kazakh territory from east. Russians seized the territory

in 1917, Alash Autonomy from Russia was formed and existed for over two years, then Bolsheviks came into power in 1920

1. Facts & Figures 1

Agenda

5. Cuisine 12

7. Musical Instruments and Music 17

6. Kazakh Outfits and Yurta 14

4. Economics and Trade 8

2. Kazakhstan History 3

3. Political and Legal System 6

Political and Legal System

Unitary state with the presidential form of government

President elected every 7 years by direct, universal suffrage

Head of the Executive Power: Government

Head of the Government: Prime Minister

Judicial Branch consists of Supreme Courts (44 members) and Constitutional Councils (7 members)

Political Decisions are approved by President, Government and the Parliament

Bicameral Parliament

Maslikhat (Senate)

Majilis (Lower House)

39 seats 77 seats

appoints 7 Senators

President

The main principles of independence and the political system were declared by the first Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan adopted in January 1993 and approved by the referendum in August 1995

Foreign Policy Issues:

Russian Federation – oil and gas reserves claims, territorial claims as well as political/military support China - pipeline from the Caspian Sea, but also territory and fresh water. „To defeat your enemy, do so from the inside“ The United States of America - the integration of democractic governance in Kazakhstan Uzbekistan – „Thank you for drying up the Aral Sea“, drugs transport, politically unstable situation, high level of poverty

1. Facts & Figures 1

Agenda

5. Cuisine 12

7. Music 17

6. Culture and Traditions 14

4. Economics and Trade 8

2. Kazakhstan History 3

3. Political and Legal System 6

Kazakhstan Oil & Gas Pipelines I

Planned Kazakh-China Oil Pipeline, Length: 3 000 km, Investment: USD 700 m

Major Oil Reserves of Kazakhstan

Tengiz Oilfield – 6 to 9 billion barrels Kashagan Oilfield – 7 to 9 billion recoverable (estimated at 38 billion) barrels Kurmangazy Oilfield – 7.33 billion barrels North Buzachi Oilfield – 1.5 billion barrels

1 barrel of oil = 158.98 liters

World Oil Demand Forecast (year) 2000 2010 2020(mln b/d) 77.5 95.9 116.1

Kazakhstan’sTotal Oil Reserves:

36 – 65 billion barrels

Kazakhstan Oil & Gas Pipelines II

Existing and Planned Oil Pipelines Legend: _________ Existing

_ _ _ _ _ _ Planned

Kazakhstan Oil & Gas Pipelines III

Existing and Planned Gas Pipelines Legend: _________ Existing

_ _ _ _ _ _ Planned

Reserves of natural gasTurkmenistan (2004): 20.4 trillion cubic meters Uzbekistan: 66.2 trillion cubic meters (top 5 gas reserves of the world)

Cubic meter of gas means • Heating a home for 1 hour • Wash your hands 50 times • Clean the dishes 6 times • 3 showers • 6 hot meals • 1 bath

World Gas Demand Forecast (year) 2000 2010 2020(mln b/d) 47 65 85(trln cbm) 2.65 3.74 4.86

1. Facts & Figures 1

Agenda

5. Cuisine 12

7. Musical Instruments and Music 17

6. Kazakh Outfits and Yurta 14

4. Economics and Trade 8

2. Kazakhstan History 3

3. Political and Legal System 6

Kazakh Cuisine

Lagman, Dungan DishKaziManti in a steam cooker

Kumis (Goat Milk) Beshbarmak

PLOV

1. Facts & Figures 1

Agenda

5. Cuisine 12

7. Musical Instruments and Music 17

6. Kazakh Outfits and Yurta 14

4. Economics and Trade 8

2. Kazakhstan History 3

3. Political and Legal System 6

Traditional Kazakh Outfits

MALAKAI

Chapan

ReligionIslam: (Sunni Muslim mainly) 47 %Russian Orthodox Christian: 44% Protestant Christian: 2 %

Traditional Kazakh Yurta

1. Facts & Figures 1

Agenda

5. Cuisine 12

7. Musical Instruments and Music 17

6. Kazakh Outfits and Yurta 14

4. Economics and Trade 8

2. Kazakhstan History 3

3. Political and Legal System 6

Musical Instruments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WxLJU8qR8A

Shyn

Narkobyz

Kobyz

Dombra