Kazakhstan is the largest of the states of the former Soviet Union apart from Russia, and it dwarfs the other countries of Central Asia and stretches into Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan is the richest country in the region due to its large oil and natural gas reserves and is also the largest in Central Asia. And while the endless, featureless steppe might repel some visitors the emptiness and mystery of this goliath state keeps many others captivated.
Global Score: 4.8
Expenses Score: 8.8
Safety Score: 7.7
Corruption:
3.8HDI:
8.37Democracy:
2.76Democracy:
3.08Expression:
3.29Freedom:
2.3Censorship:
1Happiness:
6.63Income:
$1,007.50Renting (Center):
$440.12Renting (Suburb):
$300.60Meal:
$251.10Market (Western):
$171.71Market (Asian):
$122.19Almaty
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