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Kazakhstan General Information

Language:Kazakh, Russian
Electricity:220V AV 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:7
Driving:Driving is on the right. National licence with authorised translation or International Driving Permit required
Currency:Tenge (KZT 1 = 100 Tiyin)
Business/Social Hints:There are many customs and traditions to be understood. Alcohol is available and smoking is widespread
Public Holidays:2010
1 Jan - 2 Jan New Year, 7 Jan Russian Orthodox Christmas, 8 Mar International Women`s Day, 22 Mar Nauryz Meyrami (Traditional Spring Holiday), 1 May Kazakhstan People`s Unity Day, 9 May Victory Day, 30 Aug Constitution Day, 25 Oct Republic Day, 17 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), 16 Dec -17 Dec Independence Day.

Note: Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar
Emergency Services:Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03
Clothing:Western style