Kazakhstan

by Morrison, Alexander

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Kazakhstan is geographically the largest independent state in Central Asia. It takes its name from the Kazakhs (Qazaqs), a Turkic people with a nomadic past, and is home to numerous other peoples; it has been heavily influenced by Russian language and culture. Most inhabitants identify themselves as Muslim. Originally created as part of the USSR, it continues to be shaped by Soviet legacies but has also undergone substantial economic, demographic, social, and linguistic change since independenc…

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Kazakhstan is geographically the largest independent state in Central Asia. It takes its name from the Kazakhs (Qazaqs), a Turkic people with a nomadic past, and is home to numerous other peoples; it has been heavily influenced by Russian language and culture. Most inhabitants identify themselves as Muslim. Originally created as part of the USSR, it continues to be shaped by Soviet legacies but has also undergone substantial economic, demographic, social, and linguistic change since independence in 1991. 1. Territory and population With an area of 2,724,900 square

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  • Publisher(s):Brill
  • Language:eng

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eng Islam

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Morrison, Alexander

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