Kazakhstan

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About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country that was earlier part of the Soviet Union. It extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains in the east.

The economy of Kazakhstan is one of the strongest in the Central Asia region. The economy is quite dynamic and the country’s open for global trade and being part of China’s Silk Route has given itself opportunities in trade and tourism.

Kazakhstan’s economy is generally based on the production of crude oil and natural gas condensate. Other than this the country also has cement production and agriculture forms about 5% of GDP with production of Grains, potatoes, grapes, vegetables, melons, livestock, etc.,

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionCIS Region
Capital CityNur-Sultan
Government TypeSemi-Presidential Republic
Official LanguagesKazakh, Russian (Interethnic communication)
CurrencyKazakhstani tenge, KZT
Phone Code +7
Important CitiesAlmaty, Astana, Shymkent, Karaganda, Taraz, Aktobe, Pavlodar, Oskemen, Semey, Oral
National DayIndependence Day (December 16th)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 259.292 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking25
Primary Industriesore, manganese, chromite, lead, and zinc, Agriculture, oil and gas,
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsRussia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
Member ofAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB), Antarctic treaty system(ATS), Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States(CCTS), Commonwealth of Independent States(CIS), Collective Security Treaty Organization(CSTO), Eurasian Economic Union(EAEU), Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council(EAPC), Economic Cooperation Organization(ECO), Organisation of Islamic Co-operation(OIC), Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe(OSCE), Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO), International Organization of Turkic Culture(TURKSOY), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO)
Major ExportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Chemical Products, Electrical Products, Machinery & Appliances, Cereals & Pulses, Gems & Jewellery, Edible Oils & Seeds, Plastics and Products, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar
Major ImportsMachinery & Appliances, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Plastics and Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Rubber and Products, Fashion and Apparel, Household Items & Products, Fruits and Nuts, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Cosmetics and Accessories, Retail & Fmcg Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Ceramic Products, Cereals & Pulses
Total Exports ValueUSD 84.392 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 50.044 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 34.348 Billion (Excess)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaBilateral Trade 
Major Exports to IndiaMining, Metals & Minerals, Gems & Jewellery, Chemical Products, Arms and Ammunitions, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Plastics and Products, Cereals & Pulses, Electrical Products, Edible Oils & Seeds, Vegetables and Related Products, Silk & Textiles, Household Items & Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Cosmetics and Accessories
Major Imports from IndiaElectrical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Machinery & Appliances, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Chemical Products, Spices, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Ceramic Products, Rubber and Products, Plastics and Products, Cosmetics and Accessories, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Fashion and Apparel, Cereals & Pulses, Other Products
India's Imports ValueUSD 205.13 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 436.5 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 231.37 Million (Deficit)
Indian Embassy Details for KazakhstanEmbassy of India
H.E. Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad
Honourable Ambassador
Kaskad Business Center, 5th floor, 6/1, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
+ 7 7172 925 706
amb.astana@mea.gov.in
https://www.indembastana.gov.in/


REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF INDIA
Amit Kumar Mishra
Second Secretary (Consular)
No.362, Zharakova Street-Al Farabi, Almaty.
7-727-3388646 / 3388642

https://www.indembastana.gov.in/


Embassy Details of Kazakhstan in IndiaEmbassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
H.E. Mr. Nurlan Zhalgasbayev
Ambassador
F-6/7, F-blockVasant ViharNew Delhi-110057
kazind.com@gmail.com
+91-11-45555110, 45555112 (O)


Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Chennai
H.E. Mr. Suraj Shantakumar
Honorary Consul
No 5, A3, Ist Floor Avvai Shanmugam Salai 1st lane Royapettah chennai - 600014
honconsul.kaz@gmail.com
044-43213011/28111011 (O)


Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ahmedabad
H.E. Mr. Dilip Chunilal Chandan
Honorary Consul
Ahmedabad


Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Kolkata
H.E. Mr. Vishal Jhajharia
Honorary Consul
Kolkata


Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hyderabad
H.E. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan
Honorary Consul
Xanadu, Plot no. 675, Road no. 34, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad-500033
nasir@hckz.in
+919848018718 (O)


Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Mumbai
H.E. Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sanghi
Honorary Consul