different. They depend on the climate of the area. They are the richest in the south and poor in the north.
The country is rich in mineral resources such as copper, oil, natural gas, gold, iron, lead, nickel, silver, tin, uranium and zinc. Agriculture takes a very important sector in the national economy. The people grow wheat, millet, corn and cotton. Peaceful and generous, the land of the Kazakhs has always been famous for its hospitality. People of Kazakhstan are happy to share that famous hospitality and to show the visitors the Alatau mountains with famous Medeu; the singing sands of the Altyn Emel National Park, Kapchagai - reservoir on the Ili river, the lakes and pine forests of Kokshetau; and Akhmed Yassaui Mausoleum in Turkestan, a lot of places of interest in Astana. Kazakhstan is the worlds ninth largest area, has many beautiful places and rich culture.
7. Checking comprehension.
a). Discuss the following questions in your groups:
1. Where is Kazakhstan situated?
2. What is the capital of it?
3. What is the official language of the country?
4. What countries does Kazakhstan border?
5. How can you describe the climate of Kazakhstan?
6. Are there any rivers and lakes in Kazakhstan? What are the largest of them?
7. Kazakhstan is rich in mineral resources, isnt it?
8. What have you read about the national economy?
b). Complete the sentences with the missing words in the correct form. Look through the text if its necessary:
1. The total of Kazakhstan is over 2753000 square kilometers.
2. Its is about 16 million.
3. Kazakhstan China, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kirgizia.
4. Wheat, , , and are grown in Kazakhstan.
5. People of Kazakhstan are famous for their .
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