Atyrau
Atyrau is the regional capital with a population of 154,100
people. The city has well developed fishing and oil industries as
well as strong machine building and crop production.
Of special importance is the unique Tengiz oil deposit,
development of which started a few years ago and the prospective
oil and gas deposits in the northeastern part of the Caspian
seabed.
Today a number of air carriers including international operators
are functioning in Atyrau. The number of passenger flights are
steadily increasing and so are the flights to destinations in
Kazakhstan, neighbouring countries and abroad. A big programme was
drawn up for the development of the airport and is currently being
implemented.
Today, relations have been made with over 50 countries and over
55 enterprises with foreign capital now work here. The basis of the
industrial potential of the region comprises of the companies
engaged in the oil drilling and oil refinery business like the
Tengizchevrol Joint company, Kazakhoil-Emba (on April 20, 1999,
JSCs Embamunaigaz and Tengizmunaigaz merged into Kazakoil-Emba) and
Atyrau Oil Refinery Plant. An oil and gas pipeline company and
a geophysical, drilling and scientific organisation are also
key to the region.
Almaty
Almaty was the official capital of Kazakhstan for more than 70
years (since April 1927 until December 10, 1997).
There are 5 stadiums, a hippodrome, and Medeu, a mountain sports
complex with a unique skating ring where international skating
championships are held. Records for the longest ski jumps and
fastest speed skating have been set here. The nearby ski resort of
Shymbulak and the international mountain climbing camp,
Khan-Tengri, attract outdoor enthusiasts from all over the
world.
Astana
Astana has been the capital of Kazakhstan since 1997. The most
popular area for property investment, the capital is a thriving
modern city developing at rapid speed. It is also the political and
cultural centre for Kazakhstan.
Astana boasts a five star hotel and a variety of further high
quality accommodation for visitors. Apartment blocks are built to
European standards and government and office buildings have also
been built in the city centre which offers modern roads and a
promenade by the riverside.
Since 1997 the population of Astana has nearly doubled with over
600,000 people now living there. The increase in population
is attributable to government changes and an increase in the
number of jobs available. Construction within the capital receives
the largest proportion of foreign investment and as such, is relied
upon to create developments and changes that will benefit the whole
country.
Astana is centrally located in the republic of Kazakhstan with
all roads leading from Siberia to Central Asia, and from China to
Europe crossing here. The airport in Astana is undergoing major
renovation and a new runway is being built to cope with the growing
numbers of people visiting the capital.
Actau
The city of Aqtau is considerably cheaper than other cities in
the country and should therefore be noted by investors. It is a
relatively new city – built in 1961 to service the burgeoning oil
industry and as such should experience high demand and growth.
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