Geography
How many oblasts are there in Kazakhstan?
17
What is the number one religion of Kazakhstan?
Islam
Who was the first president of Kazakhstan?
Nursultan Nazarbayev
This popular cheese is hard and has a strong flavor
Kurt/Qurt
Which sea does Kazakhstan border?
The Caspian Sea
Which is larger: Astana or Almaty?
What are the 2 colors on the Kazakh flag?
blue and yellow
What are the official language(s) of Kazakhstan?
Kazakh and Russian
What Kazakh instrument resembles a guitar and has two strings?
Dombra
Kazakhstan is the _____th largest country in the world
Ninth / 9th
What is the famous leader who invaded Kazakhstan?
Chinggis Khan
When did Kazakhstan gain independence?
December 16, 1991
What is the Prime Minister's role?
Head of the government
This American fast food chain is very popular in Kazakhstan
KFC
Which countries border Kazakhstan?
Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan
What is the population of Kazakhstan?
20,590,000 people
When did Kazakhstan first appear in the world?
Late 15th century
What are the three branches of Kazakhstan's government
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
How long is a train ride from Oral to Almaty?
(usually) 41 hours
What is the highest mountain in Kazakhstan?
Khan Tengri
Who is the famous WWII hero from Aktobe region?
Aliya Moldagulova
Who was the first Kazakh person in space?
Toktar Aubakirov
What are the two chambers of Parliament?
Senate and Majilis
Name 5 minority languages that exist in Kazakhstan
Ukrainian, German, Uzbek, Tajik, Tatar, Uygur, Azerbaijani, Korean, Turkish