My name is Mazbol. I was born in Kazakhstan. I want to tell you about my motherland.

My motherland is Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a sovereign state. In December 1991 Kazakhstan declared its independence. It is situated in the Central Asia.

Our president now is Kasym Zhomart Tokaev. Nursultan is the capital of Kazakhstan.

Kazakh government pursues the policy of friendship and national accord. Historically Kazakhstan has developed as a multinational state. According to the constitution adopted in 1995 every nationality can develop its culture in Kazakhstan. All people of Kazakhstan have equal rights and duties. Both industry and agriculture are developing here. Nowadays many private firms and joint ventures appear. Kazakhstan has established diplomatic relations with seventy countries of the world.

The most important industrial centres are Karaganda, Pavlodar, Zhezkazgan, Taraz . Our country is rich in mineral resources and minerals. Copper, iron, zinc, lead, coal are mined in Kazakhstan. Now the aim of independent Kazakhstan is to become the country of high technology.

Kazakhstan is good for a place of useful health resorts. People can improve their health at the resorts in Kostanay, Kokshetau, Almaty. They say that Kokshetau is Kazak Switzerland because its nature is beautiful and climate is mild. Kazak people are friendly and open-hearted.

Almaty is the cultural, Scientific, economic and transport centre of Kazakhstan. This is one of the most beautiful cities of Asia. The city has a mild climate.

Almaty was founded in 1854. Till 1921 it was named Verny. In 1929 Almaty became the capital of the Kazak Socialist Republic. Almaty was the capital of independent Kazakhstan till November 1997. Nowadays the city has many theatres, many cinemas, hundreds of clubs, libraries and other cultural and educational centres. The most important theatres are the Kazak State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abai and the Kazak State Academic Drama Theatre named after M.Auesov. The city also has the Russian, Uigur, Korean theatres and many other troupes.

Now in Almaty there are many schools of general education, a lot of technical secondary schools and Universities. Almaty is a University city.

Almaty is situated at the food of the Ala-Tau mountains. The climate is very favourable for gardening. Everybody in Kazakhstan knows the world famous apples aport. The citizens of Almaty are proud of the well known skating-rink Medeo. It is equipped with all modern sport facilities. The most important competition is held there. Almaty is the city of kind and hospitable people. It is a great pleasure to visit it.

My independent Kazakhstan - this is my home, my native land! I love Kazakhstan very much and I`m proud of my country.