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=Kazakhstan=

1. Kazakhstan is a country of extream climates. The summers in Kazakhstan are very hot, the winters are equally extreme and average as low as -1 degrees Farenhight. Since Kazakhstan is landlocked, it is very dry and continental. When spring comes, the deserts become covered in flowers. Spring is also the best time to visit Kazakhstan because the temperatures are more mild. Autumn is also a good time to visit Kazakhstan, this is when the market tables are engulfed with fresh fruits. Kazakhstan does expirience light precipitation ranging from 8 to 12 inches annually in the northern and central regions to 16 or 20 inches in the southern mountain valleys. (Tucker) 2. (tucker)

3. Kazakhstan may not be on the top of the list for places to visit, but is a very intresting place to go. This country is the largest landlocked counrty in the world, and it offer many great things. The Charyn Canyon is a great tourist attraction in southeast Kazakhstan. It may also be known as the Valley of Castles for its odd yet unique rock formations. Another attracton is the Asku- Dzhabagly which is a National Reserve in southern Kazakhstan. This offers amazing stalactite caves and beautiful blooming tulips. It also has over 2 kilometers of underground roads. Next, the Altyn- Emel is a National Park in southeast Kazakhstan. The park was first created in 1996. It is 90 square miles of rocky desert terrain. It also has one giant sand dune the is known as the singing sand because of the noise that it produces. And last the Aisha- Bibi is a Mausoleum in southern Kazakhstan. This great monument honors the legend of Aisha- Bibi. There are 28 different variations of the legend. Even though Kazakhstan may not be the most apppealing country to visit in the world, it offers many great things.(Stuart) 4.







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5. The country of Kazakhstan's currency is the Tenge (KZT). KZT 100 in Kazakhstan is equal to $0.66 in US currency.(Stuart) 6. The total miles from Dulles International airport is 5,940 miles. Then a traveler may drive to a hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan because its between most of the sightseeing. That adds another 455 miles. The sightseeing in Kazakhstan is about 200 miles on either sides of Almaty. That adds about 400 more miles to the trip. So the total miles may aproximately be 6,795 miles.(Stuart) 7. Time ||~ Flights & Cabin (Class) ||~ Price per Passenger (USD)Round tripPrice per Passenger (USD) Round trip || IAD || 5:15am ALA
 * ~ DepartsDeparts ||~ ArrivesArrives ||~ StopsStops ||~ TravelTimeTravel
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Arrives 10 Jul || Multi-stop Minneapolis/St Paul (18 hr 15 min layover)Amsterdam (12 hr 15 min layover) || 48 hr 10 min || Northwest 1823 Embraer 175 In-Flight ServicesFirst (F) Northwest 42 Airbus A330-300 In-Flight ServicesBusiness (C) Northwest 8417 Airbus A330-200 operated by Klm Royal Dutch Airlines In-Flight ServicesBusiness (C) || Segment Base FareFrom **$9,838.20**Trip Typeround trip Taxes$105.13[|Taxes/Fees]Full Fare$9,943.33 || (Tucker) 8. (Stuart) 9. A valid visa and passport are required to enter Kazakhstan. All travelers must obtain a Kazakhstani visa before entering the country. Tourist visas cannot be extended in Kazakhstan. Overstaying the validity period of a visa will result in fines and delays upon exit. Travelers are asked to provide proof at the border of their travel arrangements. (tucker)
 * ~ Items ||~ Costs ||
 * Lodging || $483.00 ||
 * Souveniers || $76.00 ||
 * Transportation || $9,993.32 ||
 * Food || $373.00 ||
 * Sightseeing || $103.00 ||

10. It is suggested to immune yourself of hepatitis A before entering Kazakhstan. You should recieve these vaccines at least four weeks before going to Kazakhstan to insure that they take effect. If you are arriving from an area that is infested with yellow fever, even tough it is not a risk in Kazakhstan, officials require you to show proof of a yellow fever vaccination upon arrival. Health care is limited in Kazakhstan. It is common to have shortages in medical supplies. {tucker}

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