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1. What is the biggest problem of Kazakhstan?
2. Is there unrest in Kazakhstan?
3. What is the problem in Kazakhstan?
4. Can you protest in Kazakhstan?
5. Is Kazakhstan friends with Russia?
6. Why do people leave Kazakhstan?
7. Is Kazakhstan a good place to live?
8. Who are the rebels in Kazakhstan?
9. Is Kazakhstan a successful country?
10. Which cities in Kazakhstan are poor?
11. Who is Kazakhstan allies with?
12. Is Kazakhstan an ally of China?
13. Why is Kazakhstan less developed?
14. What are the most serious ecological problems in Kazakhstan?
15. What human rights are being violated in Kazakhstan?
16. What is Kazakhstan best known for?
17. What is the richest city in Kazakhstan?
18. Who is the biggest investor in Kazakhstan?
19. Are people leaving Kazakhstan?

What is the biggest problem of Kazakhstan?

Despite Kazakhstan's improving its Corruption Perception Index rank from 113 in 2019 to 102 in 2021, corruption remains a challenge: the judiciary, police, customs, and medical system are often cited as the source of problems.

Is there unrest in Kazakhstan?

As there were no popular opposition groups against the Kazakh government, the unrest appeared to be assembled directly by citizens. In response, president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared a state of emergency in Mangystau Region and Almaty, effective from 5 January 2022.

What is the problem in Kazakhstan?

Poverty and Inequality. Kazakhstan's economy recovered slightly in 2021, but following the economic downturn that occurred in 2020 in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic and a weak social safety net, Kazakhstan's poverty rate has increased to 12-14 percent, according to World Bank estimates.

Can you protest in Kazakhstan?

“Kazakhstan's commitments under international law and its own constitution enshrine the right to peaceful assembly. The authorities must honour these obligations, protect peaceful protesters and respect free speech. They must also ensure that police do not use unlawful and excessive force.

Is Kazakhstan friends with Russia?

Kazakhstan and Russia are both founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, and are additionally part of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Both also founded the Eurasian Economic Union with Belarus.

Why do people leave Kazakhstan?

While reasons behind the accelerated ethnic exodus differ, experts tend to agree that socio-economic factors play perhaps the major role. This also explains the growing share of ethnic Kazakhs among migrants leaving mostly for Russia and Germany in search of better economic and educational opportunities.

Is Kazakhstan a good place to live?

Kazakhstan is generally a safe place for expatriates to live. There are, however, some tensions between rich and poor: muggings and theft occur, especially in the cities. Expats are therefore advised to avoid walking alone, take prearranged taxis and stick to well-lit and well-populated areas.

Who are the rebels in Kazakhstan?

Kazakh rebellions are events and actions in the history of Kazakhstan in which the Kazakh people engaged in civil disobedience or armed resistance to state power. National uprisings of Kazakhs in the 18th–19th centuries among Kazakh historians are commonly referred to as national liberation uprisings.

Is Kazakhstan a successful country?

Kazakhstan's economy and society have undergone deep transformations since the country declared independence in 1991. Kazakhstan's growth performance since 2000 has been impressive, averaging almost 8% per annum in real terms and leading to job creation and progress in the well-being of its citizens.

Which cities in Kazakhstan are poor?

The regions of Akmola, Karagandy and East Kazakhstan have the highest level of inequality and are among the poorest in the country, even though their GDP per capita is growing the fastest.

Who is Kazakhstan allies with?

Kazakhstan is generally regarded as Russia's closest ally after Belarus, so Moscow could have been forgiven for expecting some kind of support for its war with Ukraine from the Central Asian country.

Is Kazakhstan an ally of China?

Ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, political, cultural, and economic ties have developed between the two. The Chinese Communist Party and Kazakhstan's Amanat have good ties.

Why is Kazakhstan less developed?

According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kazakhstan is a developing country because of its lower economic performance. With a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.811, Kazakhstan counts as one of the high developed economies by UN definition.

What are the most serious ecological problems in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan, has serious environmental issues such as radiation from nuclear testing sites, the shrinking of the Aral sea, and desertification of former agricultural land. These issues are due in large part to Kazakhstan's years under the Soviet Union.

What human rights are being violated in Kazakhstan?

KAZAKHSTAN 2021. The rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly remained severely limited and human rights organizations and trade unions faced restrictions. Torture and other ill-treatment remained widespread. People with disabilities continued to face challenges in claiming their basic human rights.

What is Kazakhstan best known for?

Kazakhstan is one of the top 10 largest countries in the entire world. It is known for its architectural marvels, the Caspian Sea, and the wild horses.

What is the richest city in Kazakhstan?

Welcome to Astana, the weirdest, wealthiest and most futuristic capital you've never heard of. In 1997, Kazakhstan's long-serving president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, decided he didn't like where the country's capital was sitting, so he moved it.

Who is the biggest investor in Kazakhstan?

According to Deputy Minister Aidarov, the Netherlands, the U.S., Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Singapore, China, South Korea, France, and Great Britain are traditionally among the biggest investors of Kazakhstan's economy.

Are people leaving Kazakhstan?

More people are leaving Kazakhstan now (around 10,000-11,000 per day), than coming in (8,000-9,000 per day).