Basics
Population?
~20M
#1 resource?
Uranium
GDP?
$260–290B
Trade with Europe
Yes
Life expectancy?
~74
Capital?
Astana
Main export?
Oil
Regional rank?
Largest in Central Asia
Main partner?
China
Literacy rate?
~99%
Currency?
→ Tenge
Name a metal
→ Copper/Iron
Growth rate?
→ ~3.5–4%
Trade route?
→ Silk Road / Middle Corridor
IT exports?
→ $500M+
Why was the capital moved from Almaty to Astana?
Strategic location & development
Why is processing resources better than exporting raw materials?
More value added
How does inflation affect people?
Prices rise, purchasing power falls
Why are transit routes important?
Increase trade & revenue
How does high literacy help the economy?
Skilled workforce
How does Kazakhstan’s location benefit its economy?
Transit between Europe & Asia
Why is a resource-rich economy still risky?
Price volatility & dependency
Why is diversification important?
Stability & risk reduction
What happens if global trade declines?
Exports drop, growth slows
How does “Digital Kazakhstan” impact the economy?
IT growth & efficiency