Kazakhstan is Central Asia’s largest country, blending nomadic heritage with modern cities. Almaty, its cultural capital, sits at the foot of the Tien Shan Mountains, offering:

• Nature: Big Almaty Lake, Shymbulak Ski Resort, Kolsai Lakes
• Culture: Zenkov Cathedral, Green Bazaar, Central State Museum
• Food: Beshbarmak (horse meat noodles), Kazakh dairy products, Almaty apples