The Republic of Kazakhstan has gone through an incredible transformation, from impoverished Soviet Socialist Republic to becoming the most dynamic market economy in the CIS.
Kazakhstan’s political system has been characterized by strong presidential power, comparable in certain respects to the French Fifth Republic.
A rare success story in the region, Kazakhstan is proud to be a leader in political, economic and cultural reform.
As an early adopter of anti-corruption legislation, Kazakhstan has been building on early successes to ensure a more equitable system.
Kazakhstan's bid to chair the OSCE enjoys wide support from among the 54 member states.
Bordering both Russia and China, Kazakhstan holds a position of great geostrategic importance, and maintains stable relationships with all of its neighboring countries.
Renamed Astana in 1998, the capital city of Kazakhstan is growing rapidly, and fast becoming a major cultural and business center.