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In Kazakhstan there are a number of different climates. Near the Capital of Astana it is mostly steppe, which is a grassland plain with no trees. Other climates in Kazakhstan are arid, semiarid, highland, and forest. Summer temperatures average at 81 degrees fahrenheit. In the winter the temperature averages 3 to -1 degrees fahrenheit.



One place of interest in Kazakhstan is Astana, the capital. Astana is a great place to visit, because it has many great sightseeing attractions. One huge touristattraction is, Bayterek. Bayterek is a huge structure that is a glit sphere that crowns a mythical tree.

Another good place to visit is the old capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. The biggest tourist attraction in Astana is just outside of the city, in the Zalaisky Alatau Mountains. There you can hike, camp, or just sit and enjoy the beautiful view. A third place to visit in Kazakhstan is Aktau. The city of Aktau is surrounded by beautiful desert scenery. The desert has a plethera of beautiful landforms. Another great place to visit is Arytau. A great time to be in Arytau is during the Islamic festival of Nauryz, or "new days". It is the Islamic adaptation of the Vernal Equinox. It involves traditional games, music and Dance.



A cathedral in Almaty. Kaindy Lake

River in Kazakhstan

Currency

The currency used by Kazakhstan is the Tenge, and on Tenge is worth .006655 U.S. dollars.

Astana, Kazakhstan is about 13,000 kilometers away from Washington D.C.

A flight from Washington D.C. to Astana Kazakhstan round trip with a stay from may 12 to 22 is $2327.

With flight, hotel and food included the whole trip will cost around $6,107.

To enter Kazakhstan you will need a valid passport, and a tourist visa. If you outstay your visa fines and delays upon exit will be added. Also, you cannot extent a tourist visa. You can only extend a business visa.

Required vaccinations for Kazakhstan are vaccinations for, Tetanus-diptheria, Rabies, Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hepatitus A and B, and Measles. Some advice is stay away from wildlife.