What is the terrain and geography like in Kazakhstan?
The climate throughout Kazakhstan is continental and dry, and there are four distinct seasons. The weather in Almaty is very moderate, and consecutive rainy days are rare. Winter temperatures and snowfall are rarely extreme (i.e., rarely below 0°F), and the wind is light. During the 4-5-month summer average high temperatures are usually in the low to mid-80's F. "Golden Fall," is perhaps the most pleasant season, particularly in Almaty, with brilliantly clear, dry days, colorful autumn leaves, and pleasant temperatures.
In Astana strong winds, long winters, and December-January temperatures periodically fall below 0°F. The summers are generally dry and sunny, but the weather changes rapidly and it is not uncommon to have a rainy morning followed by a sunny afternoon. Average summer highs in Astana are in the low 80's.
The climate throughout Kazakhstan is continental and dry, and there are four distinct seasons. The weather in Almaty is very moderate, and consecutive rainy days are rare. Winter temperatures and snowfall are rarely extreme (i.e., rarely below 0°F), and the wind is light. During the 4-5-month summer average high temperatures are usually in the low to mid-80's F. "Golden Fall," is perhaps the most pleasant season, particularly in Almaty, with brilliantly clear, dry days, colorful autumn leaves, and pleasant temperatures.
In Astana strong winds, long winters, and December-January temperatures periodically fall below 0°F. The summers are generally dry and sunny, but the weather changes rapidly and it is not uncommon to have a rainy morning followed by a sunny afternoon. Average summer highs in Astana are in the low 80's.
Geographic Location | Asia |
Total Area |
1,052,084 Square Miles 2,724,900 Square Kilometers |
Land Area |
1,042,354 Square Miles 2,699,700 Square Kilometers |
Water Area |
9,730 Square Miles 25,200 Square Kilometers |
Land Boundaries |
7,571 Miles 12,185 Kilometers |
Irrigated Land |
7,977 Square Miles 20,660 Square Kilometers |
Border Countries | China 1,533 km, Kyrgyzstan 1,051 km, Russia 6,846 km, Turkmenistan 379 km, Uzbekistan 2,203 km |
Geographic Coordinates | 48 00 N, 68 00 E |
Terrain | extends from the Volga to the Altai Mountains and from the plains in western Siberia to oases and desert in Central Asia |
Highest Point | 6,995 Meters |
Highest Point Location | Khan Tangiri Shyngy (Pik Khan-Tengri) 6,995 m |
Lowest Point | -132 Meters |
Lowest Point Location | Vpadina Kaundy -132 m |
Natural Resources | major deposits of petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, manganese, chrome ore, nickel, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, lead, zinc, bauxite, gold, uranium |
Time Zone |
UTC+6 (11 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) note: Kazakhstan has two time zones |