Kazakhstan
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Some of the physical features are forests, mountains, a desert, plains, and lakes.
History
- Anti-government protests are met by government resistance.
- A manned space craft is launched for the first time.
- One third of Kazakhstan's population and live stock died during Joseph Stalin's collectivization.
- The Bolshevik revolution started a civil war.
People & Places
- Area in square miles is 1,052,090 miles.
- Biggest lakes are the Balkhash and Alakol.
- Winter temperatures can reach -40 degrees.
- Summer temperatures can reach 104 degrees.
Lifestyle
- New Years is one of the favorite holidays.
- Like to watch swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and horse racing.
- Children dress up and wait for Grandfather Frost (Santa Clause) on Christmas.
- A major holiday is a spring festival called Nauryz.
Society
- This country has a 47 member senate.
- Kazakhstan has a 107 member majilis.
- Rich in natural resources.
- Have lots of farmers who grow wheat and other grains.
Society
- Is trying to strengthen the economy and develop natural resources.
- Trying to avoid corruption, pollution, and unemployment.
- Russia is taking over the country.