Introduction

Stretching over 2.7 million square kilometres, Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, the second largest country in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) after the Russian Federation, and the largest economy in Central Asia. It also has an impressive income growth record since 2001. Its economy remains heavily reliant on raw materials for income generation, with oil, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, grains, coal and ores accounting for over 80 per cent of total exports in recent years.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions