Questions and answers!

Jasmin asks: How far is Uralsk from Atyrau by car or bus or do I have to take a plane? Thanks
The distance from Uralsk to Atyrau is about 510 km by highway (recently reconstructed) so you will have no problems traveling by it.

Engin asks: I will go to Aktau city after ten days, I need rent a apartment how can I find?
I have found several offers about renting an apartment in Aktau city. And here is the info about the latest one with all the contacts and photos of the apartment.

madhurjya dutta asks: I will be moving to Astana, I would like to know the rent for a two bed room apartment in a good location in Astana.
There are a lot of various offers on the following site devoted to renting apartments in Astana.

Vishal asks: Hi, I am looking for 1 Bedroom apartment to rent in Aktau city of Kazakhstan. It should be somewhere near to the city centre.
I have found several offers according to your needs. The contacts are: 1. e-mail: iliys79@mail.ru phone: 87015255507 2. phones: 8-7292-404631, 87015285983. Also there is specialized site about renting an apartment in Aktau.

Roger asks: I'm looking for an appartment for rent in Uralsk. Do you have any information about apartment rental in this city?
I have found several offers from Uralsk city (2 rooms apartments, about 400-600 USD per month). First one contact phones: +7-777-8619033 (Vladimir) and +7-777-1533619 (Olesya). Second: +7-777-1847034 (Zoya Konstantinovna). Third: +7-777-395-16-74, +7-702-459-57-51 (Dina). Good luck!

Jouni asks: How can I have visa to Kazakhstan while in Lebanon there no embassy for it?
Well, I think that you should contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Kazakhstan. The contact phones are +7 7172 72 05 18; +7 7172 72 05 17; +7 7172 72 05 13. Contact e-mail is midrk@mid.kz

montse: Hello. I can't find out the monthly temperature in Kostanay. Can you help me, please? I have to organize a travel soon.
The average monthly temperatures for Kostanay city are:
Jan. -17.0 Feb. -16.6 Mar. -9.8 Apr. +3.8 May +13.0 Jun. +18.6 Jul. +20.4 Aug. +17.9 Sep. +12.0 Oct. +3.0 Nov. -6.2 Dec. -14.1.

susan asks: Is there a Kendirli-Kayan plain or plateau in southern Kazakhstan?
I think that you mean Kendirli-Kayasan plateau situated on the territory of Karakiyan district of Mangistau oblast (region) of Kazakhstan. Also the Kendirli-Kayasan nature reserve is located on that plateau.

George asks: Where is the oldest orchard in Kazakhstan?
Unfortunately I couldn’t find exact information about the oldest Kazakhstan orchard. But I suppose the oldest orchards are located near Almaty (“apple city”), former capital of Kazakhstan.

Azali asks: I am an Iranian agricultural engineer and want to immigrate and live in Kazakhstan. Is it easy to start a simple life and start a suitable job in Kazakhstan?
I think you should contact Kazakhstan embassy in Iran ( Kazakhstan embassy contact info ).

Terry asks: Do restaurants exist that provide american foods there?
Sure, for example restaurant “American bar and grill” (Kazakhstan, Almaty, Tole Bi Str., 41) and “Stetson ranch” recreation center (American and Mexican cuisine) located in Turgenskoe canyon, Ile-Alautskiy National park, about 80 km from Almaty city.

joe asks: where is dostyk?
Dostyk or Druzhba (Russian)is a small town in Almaty region (oblast) of Kazakhstan near the border with China. Dostyk town is a point of entry by highway and railroad from China.

Jiro Inaba asks: Would you please inform me the population and land area of Dolon village?
Dolon village is located about 60 km from the border of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. Dolon village is known to be heavily contaminated by the first USSR atomic bomb test. The current population of Dolon village (7 km radius) is about 500-700 people, no information about land area of that village (pretty small I guess).

Janet asks: What other countries are larger than Kazakhstan?
Here we go. Top 10 countries by land area (sq. km.):

Russia – 17,075,400

Canada – 9,976,140

China – 9,598,077

USA – 9,532,776

Brazil – 8,511,965

Australia – 7,687,453

India – 3,287,590

Argentina – 2,766,890

Kazakhstan – 2,727,300

Sudan – 2,505,810

Asif asks: I have been offered a job with Karachaganak in Aksai. I am not sure anything about this city? Are there any restaurants with decent international food? Are there any mosques? What is the population of the city?
Here is a special page devoted to Aksai city of Kazakhstan answering your questions.

john askew asks: While walking near the mountain Belukha in August we met a party of Kazakhs. I would like to get in contact with one of the group.
I think you should contact detective agencies working in Kazakhstan. For example this one . Good luck!

Farooque asks: Is there a mosque in Uralsk?
There is mosque in Uralsk city and the mosque photo was added on Uralsk city page .

Sarah asks: I am trying to mail a package to Kazakhstan but am having difficulty translating the address. Is there a province/region called Almaatinskaya oblast with city = Essek?
Yes, your address is almost correct. The correct spelling is: Almatinskaya oblast (Almaty province in English), Esik town.

Alain asks: what's the postal code of Chimkent city?
The phone code of Chimkent Kazakhstan is +7(7252). +7 is Kazakhstan international phone code and 7252 is Chimkent city phone code.

Kaundykova Gulmira asks: may i find a some information about history of Kazakhstan flag?
We have the special page devoted to Kazakhstan national flag

Tatiana asks: What is the phone code of Qostanay?
The phone code of Qostanay Kazakhstan is +7(7142). +7 is Kazakhstan international phone code and 7142 is Qostanay city code.

Raman asks: What is the phone code of Baikonur?
The phone code of Baikonur Kazakhstan is +7(33622). +7 is Kazakhstan international phone code and 33622 is Baikonur city code.

Nazym asks: what is the city code for Karaganda?
The phone code of Karaganda Kazakhstan is +7(7212). +7 is Kazakhstan international phone code and 7212 is Karaganda city code.

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