- What is our nationality?
- It is one of the symbols of Kazakhstan.
- It is one of the mineral resources of Kazakhstan.
- Famous Kazakh poet.
- The first Kazakh astronaut.
- It is one of the symbols of Kazakhstan.
- It is the largest sea in Kazakhstan.
- It is the largest city of Kazakhstan.
- What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
- Where is the peak Khan-Tengri situated?
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P R O V E R B S
- There is no place like home!
- For each man his native land – is paradise!
- Love to Motherland infused in family hearth!
- Person without Motherland is a nightingale without forest!
- Better be an ordinary man in one’s land, than a sultan in a foreign land!
- To betray one’s Motherland is to bury oneself alive!
- Өз үйім өлең төсегім!
- Әркімнің өз жері – жұмақ!
- Отанды сүю – от басынан басталады!
- Отансыз адам – ормансыз бұлбұл!
- Кісі елінде сұлтан болғанша, өз еліңде ұлтан бол!
- Отанға опасыздық еткенің, өз түбіңе өзің жеткенің!
National Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan was adopted on June 4, 1992.
- The author of the flag is Shaken Nyazbekov.
- The National Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a piece of right-angled cloth of a sky-blue color.
- There is a picture of a golden sun with 32 rays in the centre.
- The sun is the symbol of peace.
- You can see the Eagle – the symbol of freedom under the sun.
- There is a traditional Kazakh ornament on the left.
- The color of the flag is blue and yellow.
The Author of the National Flag
National Emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- The coat of arms of the Republic of Kazakhstan was adopted on June 4, 1992.
- The authors of the emblem are Zhandarbek Melibekov and
Shot-Aman Ualikhanov.
- There is a Shanyrak (a circle on the top of yurta) in the centre of the emblem.
- Its 2 beams lying across symbolize the 4 parts of the world.
- The sun rays are spreading all around the Shanyrak.
- The mythological horses – Tulpars – complete the ensemble.
- There is a star on the top and the inscription Kazakhstan below.
- The State Emblem is made in gold and blue colour.
The Authors of the Emblem of Kazakhstan
National Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- My Kazakhstan - is the anthem of RK, adopted on January 7, 2006.
- It is based on a homonymous song written in 1956, with music by Shamshi Kaldayakov and lyrics by Jumeken Najimedenov .
- The original lyrics were modified by Nursultan Nazarbaev .
The Authors of the National Anthem
- The symbol of peace which is in the flag.
- One of the colors of our symbols.
- The famous composer of Kazakh and the author of the music of the anthem.
- One of the colors of our symbols.
- The date when was adopted our national emblem and flag.
- The surname of the author of the emblem.
- What is there in the centre of the emblem?
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- The month when was adopted our national emblem and flag.
- The surname of the author of the lyrics of the anthem.
- What animal is there in the emblem?
- The surname of the author of the emblem.
- What is there on the left of the flag.
- The month when was adopted our national anthem.
- What is there on the top of the emblem.
- A bird in the flag.
Geography of Kazakhstan
Republic of Kazakhstan is in the centre of Eurasian continent. It borders on Russia in the north, China in the east, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan in the south and the Caspian Sea in the west.
Its total area is over 2.7 million sq. km.
It takes the 9 th place according to its size.
The capital is Astana .
President of the country is
Nursultan Nazarbaev .
The capital Astana
- The capital is Astana .
- Almaty is the largest city of the country with a population over 1.5 million.
- Other major cities include Shymkent, Semey, Aqtobe and Oskemen .
Almaty , Kazakhstan's largest city
Kazakhstan is divided into 5 main zones , according to climatic and economic conditions. They are: northern, eastern , central, western and southern Kazakhstan .
RK consists of 14 regions , 84 towns , 2 cities of republican importance – Astana and Almaty , 160 districts , 155 settlements and 7200 villages
- The population of RK is over
16 .2 million people.
- Over 100 nationalities and ethnic groups live in Kazakhstan.
The ethnic Kazakhs represent 63.1% of the population and ethnic Russians 23.7%, Tatars (1.3%), Ukrainians (2.1%), Uzbeks (2.8%), Belarusians, Uyghurs (1.4%), Azerbaijanis, Poles. Germans (1.1%), Koreans, Kurds, Chechens, Turks
Population pyramid, 2005
- The official language is Kazakh.
- Kazakhstan is a bilingual country: the Kazakh language, spoken
by 64.4% of the population.
Climate is sharply continental. The territory of RK is occupied with plains , forests , steppes , semi-deserts, deserts , low hills and mountains .
Main rivers are the Ertis , the Syrdaria , the Tobil, the Ili, the Ural, the Ishim .
There are 2 seas - the Caspian and the Aral .
Lakes are Balkash , Alakol, Tengiz, Zaisan and others.
The famous mountains are: Tien-Shan, Tarbagatai and Altai .
The highest peak is Khan-Tengri . Its height is 6996 meters
- Kazakhstan is rich in mineral resources such as copper , gold , iron , lead , nickel , silver , tin , uranium and zinc with deposits of oil and natural gas .
- The main branches of industry are coal-mining , metallurgical, machine-building and chemical .
- Grain-farming and cattle-breading are the main branches of agriculture .
- In 1992 Kazakhstan became a member of the United Nations Organization .
Complete the sentences and translate into Kazakh.
- Kazakhstan borders on Russia in the north, China in the east, ___
- It takes the ninth ___________________________________
- Other major cities include _____________________________
- They are: northern, eastern, _____________________________
- 130 nationalities and ____________________________________
- The territory of RK is occupied with plains, _________________
- Main rivers are ______________________________________
- Lakes are _______________________________________
- The famous mountains are ___________________________
- Kazakhstan is rich in mineral resources such as copper, _______
- Grain-farming _______________________________________
- A new Constitution of the RK was adopted on January 28, 1993.
- According to the Constitution the RK is a unitary and secular state.
- Prime Minister is the Head of the state of RK.
- The first and only president of the RK is Nursultan Nazarbaev.
- Parliament has 2 chambers: the Senate and the Majilis.
- Prime Minister is Jumeken Najimedenov.
- “ Nur Otan” is the country’s leading party.
HISTORY . TEST WITH CHOICE.
- What kind of tribes inhabited the territory of Kazakhstan in prehistoric times.
2. Where was “Golden Warrior Prince” found?
- Issyk b) Taraz c) Balasagun
3. When was Kazakh khanate founded?
- 12 th century b) 17 th century c) second half of 15 th century
4. Who were the first khans of the kazakh nation?
- Abilai khan b) Janibek and Kerei khans c) Tauke khan
5. When did Kazakhstan declare its independence?
a) 1992 b) 1991 c) 1986
Astana is a capital city.
Astana is a capital of Kazakhstan. Its history begins with a foundation of a military fortress in Kazakh steps in 1830 at Ishim river at Karaotkel. And it was first called Akmolinsk.
Astana is situated in the northern part of Kazakhstan. It stands on the banks of the Ishim river.
The population is over 800 000 people. In 1961 Akmolinsk was renamed into Tselinograd. And in 1993 the former Kazakh name Akmola returned to town again.
In 1997 Nursultan Nazarbaev – President of sovereign Kazakhstan decided to move the capital from Almaty to Akmola. And in 1998 a new capital was renamed into Astana.
Astana is famous for its beautiful central square with a big fountain, monuments of National Kazakh style, beautiful buildings surrounding it. The President’s House, the Parliament House, the palace of Congress Hall, monument of Baiterek and other official buildings, banks and hotels
Listen to the text and answer the questions
- What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
- When was Astana founded?
- Where is Astana situated?
- What is the population of Astana?
- When was Akmolinsk renamed into Tselinograd?
- When did the president decide to move the capital from Almaty to Akmola?
- When was Akmola renamed into Astana?
- What are the sightseeings of Astana?