Almaty Алматы
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Almaty Location in Kazakhstan
Coordinates: 43°16′39″N 76°53′45″E / 43.2775, 76.89583
Country	‎  Kazakhstan
Province	Almaty Province
First settled	X-IX B. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically Kazakhstan, also Kazakstan ( Қазақстан, Qazaqstan, qɑzɑqˈstɑn Казахстан, Kazakhstán,) officially the Kazakhstan is divided into 14 Provinces ( облыстар / oblystar; singular облысы / oblysy; области / oblasti; singular область Almaty ( Алматы облысы) is a province of Kazakhstan. C.
Founded	1854
Incorporated (city)	1867
Government
- Akim (mayor)	Akhmetzhan Yesimov
Area
- Total	324. Year 1854 ( MDCCCLIV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Akhmetzhan Smaghululy Yesimov ( Есімов Ахметжан Смағұлұлы) is the Minister of Agriculture in the Government of Kazakhstan. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 8 km² (125. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi)
Elevation	500 - 1,700 m (1,640 - 5,577 ft)
Population (2005)
- Total	1,226,300
- Density	3,776/km² (9,779. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi)
Time zone	BTT (UTC+6)
Postal code	050000 - 050063
Area code(s)	+7 727[1]
ISO 3166-2	ALA
License plate	A
Website: http://www.almaty.kz

Almaty (Kazakh: Алматы; formerly known as Alma-Ata, also Verniy, (Верный)) is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of 1,226,000 (as of 1 August 2005),^[2] which represents 8% of the population of the country. Bhutan Time (BTT is the Time zone of Bhutan. It is +600 hrs ahead of Universal Time Coordinated ( UTC+6) UTC+6 is a band of Timezones separated from the Greenwich Mean Time by 6 hours A postal code (known in various countries as a post code, postcode, or ZIP code) is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks ISO 3166-2KZ is an ISO standard which defines Geocodes it is the subset of ISO 3166-2 which applies to Kazakhstan. A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a Motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes Kazakh (also Qazaq and variants natively kk Qazaq tili, kk Қазақ тілі; pronounced tˈlə is a Turkic language closely related to Kazakhstan, also Kazakstan ( Қазақстан, Qazaqstan, qɑzɑqˈstɑn Казахстан, Kazakhstán,) officially the Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It was the capital of Kazakhstan (and its predecessor, the Kazakh SSR) from 1929 to 1998. The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic (Қазақ Кеңестік Социалистік Республикасы Qazaq Keñestik Socialistik Respublikasi; Казахская Despite losing its status as the capital, Almaty remains the major commercial center of Kazakhstan.

Name

The name "Almaty" means "rich with apple"; the older Soviet-era Russian version of its name, Alma-Ata, originates from a mistake (literally means "Grandfather-apple"). The apple is the pomaceous Fruit of the apple tree Species Malus domestica in the Rose family Rosaceae. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Russian ( transliteration:,) is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages In the surrounding region, there is a great genetic diversity among the wild apples; the region is in fact in the ancestral home of the apple, and the wild Malus sieversii, now considered to be a likely candidate for the ancestor of the modern domestic apple, originates from the area around Almaty. Genetic diversity is a level of Biodiversity that refers to the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species Malus sieversii is a wild apple native to the mountains of Central Asia in southern Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Coincidentally, the world's largest apple (close to watermelon size) is also located in Almaty, but unfortunately "Apport" became a part of history.

Demographics

Ethnic groups (2003):

• Kazakh 43. The Kazakhs (also spelled Kazaks, Qazaqs; Kazakh: Қазақтар qɑzɑqtɑr Russian: Казахи the English name is transliterated 6 %
• Russian 40. The Russian people (Русские— Russkie) are an East Slavic Ethnic group, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries 2 %
• Uyghur 5. The Uyghur (also spelled Uygur, Uighur, Uigur, Uyghur: ئۇيغۇر) are a Turkic people of Central Asia. 7 %
• Tatar 2. Tatars ( Tatar: Tatarlar/Татарлар sometimes spelled Tartars, are a Turkic -speaking ethnic group or multiple ethnic groups 1 %
• Korean 1. The Korean people are an East Asian Ethnic group. Most Koreans speak the Korean language. 8 %
• Ukrainian 1. Ukrainians (Українці Ukrayintsi,) are an East Slavic Ethnic group primarily living in Ukraine, or more broadly— Citizens 7 %
• German 0. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as 7 %

According to the USSR Census of 1989, population of Almaty was 1,071,900; Kazakhstan Census of 1999 reported 1,129,400. ^[3]

History

Prehistoric Almaty

During 10-9 B.C. in the Bronze Age the first farmers and cattle-breeders established settlements on the territory of Almaty. The term Bronze Age refers to a period in human cultural development when the most advanced Metalworking (at least in systematic and widespread use included techniques for

During the Saka’s period (from 7 B. The Sakas ( English form of Old Iranian Sakā, Nominative plural masculine case; Ancient Greek Σάκαι, C. to the beginning of the Common Era), Almaty was chosen for residence by Saka tribes and later Uisun tribes inhabiting the territory north of the Tian Shan mountain range. The Sakas ( English form of Old Iranian Sakā, Nominative plural masculine case; Ancient Greek Σάκαι, The Wusun (烏孫 were a nomadic Turkic speaking people who according to the Chinese histories originally lived to the northwest of China near the Yuezhi The Tian Shan (天山 Pinyin: Tiān Shān "celestial mountains" also commonly spelled Tien Shan, is a Mountain range located in Central The evidences of these times are numerous burial tumuli and ancient settlements, especially giant burial mounds of Saka tsars. A tumulus (plural tumuli) is a Mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves The most famous archaeological finds are the Golden man from the Issyk Kurgan, Zhalauly treasure, Kargaly diadem, Zhetysu arts bronze (boilers, lamps and alters). The Issyk Kurgan, in south-eastern Kazakhstan, less than 20 km east from the Talgar alluvial fan, near Issyk, is a burial mound discovered in During the period of Saka and uisun governance, Almaty became the early education center. ^[4]

Silver dirham coin minted in Almatu in 684 A. Events By Place Asia Wu Ze Tian takes power in China The Ummayad caliph Muawiya II is succeeded by D.

Middle Ages

The next stage of Almaty evolution is attributed to the Middle Ages (8th – 10th centuries) and characterized by the city culture development, transfer to the settled way of living, farming and handicraft development, emerging a number of towns and cities on the territory of Zhetysu. The 8th century is the period from 701 to 800 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian / Common Era.

In 10th – 14th centuries, settlements situated on the territory of the so called "Big Almaty became the part of trade routes of the Silk Road. The Silk Road, or Silk Routes, are an extensive interconnected network of Trade routes across the Asian continent connecting East South and Western Asia with the At that time, Almaty became one of the trade, craft and agricultural centers on the Silk Road and possessed an official mint. The Silk Road, or Silk Routes, are an extensive interconnected network of Trade routes across the Asian continent connecting East South and Western Asia with the A mint is an industrial facility which manufactures Coins for Currency. The city was first mentioned as Almatu in old books in the 13th century.

15th - 18th centuries

In 15th - 18th centuries, the city was on the way to degradation as trade activities were condensing on this part of the Silk Road. The 18th century lasted from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, in accordance with the Anno Domini / Common Era numbering system The Silk Road, or Silk Routes, are an extensive interconnected network of Trade routes across the Asian continent connecting East South and Western Asia with the Notwithstanding, this period was saturated with very important political events that had significant impact on the history of Almaty and Kazakhstan as a whole. It was a period of crucial ethnic and political transformations. The Kazakh state and nation were founded here, close to Almaty. The Kazakhs (also spelled Kazaks, Qazaqs; Kazakh: Қазақтар qɑzɑqtɑr Russian: Казахи the English name is transliterated

These lands also witnessed the tragic developments related to the Dzungar intervention and rigorous efforts of the Kazakh to protect their land and preserve independence. Dzungar (also Jungar or Zungar; Mongolian: Зүүнгар Züüngar) is the collective identity of several Oirat tribes that In 1730 the Kazakh defeated the Dzungar in the Anyrakay mountains, 70 km to north-west from Almaty. Year 1730 ( MDCCXXX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a It was a critical moment of the Patriotic War between Kazakhs and Dzungars.

Foundation of Verniy

The Central Mosque of Almaty

On 4 February 1854 the new history of the city started from strengthening the Russian piedmont Fort Verniy nearby the Zailiysky Alatau mountain range between Bolshaya and Malaya Almatinka rivers. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 1854 ( MDCCCLIV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Fortifications are Military Constructions and Buildings designed for defense in Warfare Humans have constructed defensive works for The construction of the Verniy Fort was almost finished by autumn 1854. It was a fenced pentagon and one of its sides was built along the Malaya Almatinka. Later, wood fence was replaced with the wall of brick with embrasures. Main facilities were erected around the big square for training and parading. ^[5]

In 1855 the first displaced Kazakh appeared in Verniy. Year 1855 ( MDCCCLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Since 1856, Verniy started accepting Russian peasants. Year 1856 ( MDCCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year They founded the Bolshaya Almatinskaya Stanitsa (Cossack village) nearby the fortification. The Cossacks (Каза́ки́ Kazaki; Козаки́ Kozaki; Kozacy are a group of martial people living in the southern Steppe regions of Eastern The inflow of migrants was increasing and led to construction of the Malaya Almatinskaya Stanitsa and Tatarskaya (Tashkentskaya) sloboda. Stanitsa (стани́ца pronounced stah-nee-tsah; станиця stanytsia) is a village inside a Cossack host (voisko (ru казачье Sloboda was a kind of settlement in the history of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. It was the place of settlement for Tatar mechants and craftsmen. Tatars ( Tatar: Tatarlar/Татарлар sometimes spelled Tartars, are a Turkic -speaking ethnic group or multiple ethnic groups

In 1867 the Verniy Fort was transformed into the town and called Almatinsk. Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting However, the population did not like the new name of the town and soon the town was re-named as Verniy.

According to the First City Plan, the city parameters were 2 km on the south along Almatinka river, and 3 km on the west. The new city area was divided into residential parts, and the latter – into districts. Three categories of the city buildings were distinguished. Buildings of the first and second categories were two-storied or, at least, one-storied constructions with the high semi-basement. Buildings of categories I and II were erected around and in the center of the city, others – on the outskirts.

On 28 May 1887 at 4 a.m. the earthquake almost totally destroyed Verniy in 11-12 minutes. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer Brick buildings were mostly damaged. The earthquake deteriorated the image of the city. As a result, people were inclined to build up one-storied construction made of wood or adobe.

20th century Almaty

Almaty from the Revolution of 1917 to World War II

Zenkov Cathedral, a 19th-century Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Panfilov Park, is the second tallest wooden building in the world. See also Eastern Orthodox Church Structure and organization The Slavic Orthodox Church is organized in a hierarchical structure ^[6]

In 1921, the joint solemn sitting was summoned for the participation of the representative of government regional and sub-regional institutions, professional trades, the Muslim people to make a decision to assign a new name to Verniy – Alma-Ata. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion

In 1926, the Council of Labour and Defence approved the construction of the Turkestan-Siberia Railway railway that was a crucial element of the republic reconstruction, specifically on the east and southeast of the republic. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Turkestan-Siberia Railway construction was also a decisive economic aspect that foreordained the destiny of Alma-Ata as a capital of Kazakh ASSR. The Kazakh ASSR was an autonomous republic of the Soviet Union. In 1930 the construction of the highway and railway to the Alma-Ata station was completed. Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

On 2 March 1927, It was the initiative of the Central Executive Committee of the Kazakh Republic to transfer the capital from Kyzyl-Orda to Alma-Ata. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kyzylorda ( Қызылорда) (formerly Kyzyl-Orda) is a city in Kazakhstan, capital of Kyzylorda Province. The VI Kazakhstani Congress approved this initiative. ^[7]

On 29 April 1927, it was officially decided on the sitting of the RSFSR Committee to transfer the capital of the Kazakh Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic from Kyzyl-Orda to Alma-Ata. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Kazakh ASSR was an autonomous republic of the Soviet Union. Kyzylorda ( Қызылорда) (formerly Kyzyl-Orda) is a city in Kazakhstan, capital of Kyzylorda Province.

Besides, the Alma-Ata airport was opened in 1930 and people from the capital of Kazakhstan could fly now from Alma-Ata to Moscow. Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of Alma-Ata became the air gate to Kazakhstan. Transformation of the small town into the capital of the Republic was supplied by the large-scaled construction of new administrative and government facilities and housing.

Given the transfer of the capital of Kazakhstan to Alma-Ata , in 1936 the Architecture and Planning Bureau elaborated the General Plan aimed at re-creating Alma-Ata as the new cultural and comfortable capital of Kazakhstan. Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Plan was based on the existing rectangular system of districts that would further be strengthened and reconstructed.

Almaty in World War II

During the World War II the city territory was changed to a large extent. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including To organize the home front and concentrate industrial and material resources, the residential stock was compressed to arrange accommodation for 26,000 persons evacuated. Alma-Ata hosted over 30 industrial facilities from the front areas, 8 evacuated hospitals, 15 institutes, universities and technical schools, around 20 cultural institutions, etc. Motion picture production companies from Leningrad, Kiev and Moscow were also evacuated to Alma-Ata. Production company refers to a company responsible for the development and physical production of Performing arts, Film, Radio or a Television program Saint Petersburg ( tr: Sankt-Peterburg,) is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River Kiev, also known as Kyiv ( Ukrainian:, Kyiv, ˈkɪjiw Russian:, Kiyev; see also Cities' alternative names) is the Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of

Owing to self-denying labour, over 52,000 Alma-Ata residents were awarded. 48 residents were granted with the title of the Soviet Union Hero. Three rifle divisions were raised in Alma-Ata , including the well-known 8th Panfilov’s division, along with 2 rifle battalions and 3 aviation regiments that were raised on the basis of the air club of Alma-Ata. A rifle is a Firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder with a barrel that has a helical groove or pattern of grooves ("rifling" cut into the barrel walls A division is a large Military unit or formation usually consisting of around ten to thirty thousand soldiers Ivan Vasilyevich Panfilov ( Панфилов Иван Васильевич) (January 1 1893 (O A rifle is a Firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder with a barrel that has a helical groove or pattern of grooves ("rifling" cut into the barrel walls A battalion is a Military unit of around 500-1500 men usually consisting of between two and seven companies and typically commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel Aviation refers to activities involving man-made flying devices ( Aircraft) including the people organizations and regulatory bodies involved with them A regiment is a Military unit, composed of a variable number of Battalions – commanded by a Colonel.

Almaty from 1945 to 2000

Downtown Almaty as seen from Kok Tobe

From 1966 to 1971, 1,400,000 square meters of public and cooperative housing were put into operation. Kok Tobe (Көктөбе Köktöbe, 'Blue Hill' or 'Green Hill' Кок-Тюбе Kok-Tyube) is a mountain on the south-eastern outskirts of Almaty, Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Public housing is a form of Housing tenure in which the property is owned by a Government authority which may be central or local A housing cooperative is a legal entity—usually a Corporation —that owns Real estate, consisting of one or more residential buildings Annually, around 300,000 square meters of dwellings were under construction. It was the period of constructing earthquake-proof multi-storied buildings. See also Earthquake engineering Seismic Analysis is a subset of Structural analysis and is the calculation of the response of a building (or nonbuilding Construction unification and type-design practice diversified architectural forms. At that time were constructed lots of schools, hospitals, cultural and entertainment facilities, including the Lenin’s Palace, Kazakhstan Hotel, sport complex “Medeo”, etc. Hotel Kazakhstan ( Kazakh: Қазақстан Қонақ Үйі is the largest building in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Medeu ( Kazakh Медеу which would be more properly spelled Medew to suit the correct pronunciation or Medeo (traditional Медео outdoor

Since 1981, the underground Almaty Metro construction project has been developed. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway or metro(politan system is an electric passenger railway Almaty Metro is a rapid transit system currently under construction in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

On 16 December 1986 Jeltoksan riot took place in response to General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev's dismissal of Dinmukhamed Kunayev. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Jeltoqsan ( Желтоқсан; English: December) Riot of 1986 was a spontaneous nationwide In the following days protests spread to The term General Secretary (alternatively First Secretary) denotes a leader of various unions parties churches or associations Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev ( Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachyov;; born 2 March 1931 in Privolnoye Stavropol Krai) is a Russian politician Dinmukhamed (Dimash Akhmeduly Konayev (Дінмұхаммед (Димаш Ахметұлы Қонаев Динмухаммед Ахмедович Кунаев born in Verny now

In 1993 the government made a decision to rename Alma-Ata. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The new name of the city is Almaty.

In 1997 the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev approved the Decree to transfer the capital from Almaty to Astana. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar President is a Title leaders of Organizations companies, Trade unions universities, and countries. Kazakhstan, also Kazakstan ( Қазақстан, Qazaqstan, qɑzɑqˈstɑn Казахстан, Kazakhstán,) officially the Nursultan Abishuly Nazarbayev ( Kazakh: Нұрсұлтан Әбішұлы Назарбаев æbəʃʊˈlɯ nɑzɑrˈbɑjəf Russian: Нурсултан Astana ( Kazakh: Астана آستانه former names include Akmola, Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, and Aqmola) is the capital ^[8]

On 1 July 1998 was passed the Law concerning the special status of Almaty as a scientific, cultural, historical, financial and industrial center. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Law is a system of rules enforced through a set of Institutions used as an instrument to underpin civil obedience politics economics and society

21st century Almaty

The new 2030 General Plan of Almaty was developed in 1998 and aims at forming ecologically safe, secure and socially comfortable living conditions. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The main objective is to promote Almaty’s image as a garden-city. One of the components of the General Plan is to continue multi-storied and individual construction, reorganize industrial territories, improve transport infrastructure and launch Almaty Metro. A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable Building. There is no official definition or a precise cutoff height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper Transport or transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another Infrastructure typically refers to the technical structures that support a society such as Roads Water supply, Wastewater, Power grids Almaty Metro is a rapid transit system currently under construction in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Almaty Financial Centre

Almaty is also developing as the regional financial and business centre - RFCA. Regional Financial Centre of Almaty City (RFCA - business and financial centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Sights

A section of the Zodiac Fountain (1979)

Kök Töbe

An aerial tramway line connects downtown Almaty with a popular recreation area the top of Kök Töbe (Kazakh: Көктөбе, which means 'Green Hill'), a mountain just to the southeast. The Earthly Branches ( or) provide one Chinese system for reckoning Time. An aerial tramway is a type of Aerial lift in which a cabin is suspended from a cable and is pulled by another cable Kok Tobe (Көктөбе Köktöbe, 'Blue Hill' or 'Green Hill' Кок-Тюбе Kok-Tyube) is a mountain on the south-eastern outskirts of Almaty, Kazakh (also Qazaq and variants natively kk Qazaq tili, kk Қазақ тілі; pronounced tˈlə is a Turkic language closely related to The city television tower, Alma-Ata Tower, is located on the hill, as well as a variety of amusement-park type attractions and touristy restaurants. The Almaty Tower was built between 1975 and 1983 in Almaty city Kazakhstan.

Fountains

According to the city's Department of Natural Resources and Resource Use Management,^[9] as of 2007 the city has 125 fountain groups or isolated fountains. Among them is the "Oriental Calendar" Fountain, whose 12 sculpture figures represent the 12 animals of the Kazakh 12-year animal cycle (similar to its Chinese counterpart). The Earthly Branches ( or) provide one Chinese system for reckoning Time.

Universities of Almaty

• Almaty Institute of Power Engineering and Telecommunications
• Kazakh-British Technical University
• Kazakh National Technical University (KazNTU)
• Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazUU)
• Suleyman Demirel University (SDU)
• Kimep (Kazakhstan Institute of Management, Economics, and Strategic Research)
• Kazakh-American University (KAU)
• Kazakh Academy of Sciences
• Almaty State University (named after Abay)
• Turan University
• Kazakhstan University of Global Relationships and Languages (КазУМОиМЯ)
• Central Asian University (ЦАУ)

for further details: List of universities in Kazakhstan

Olympic aspirations

Almaty was an official candidate to host the XXII Olympic Winter Games,^[10] but was eliminated from consideration after it failed to be included in the "short list" of candidate cities. Kazakh National Technical University ( Қазақ Ұлттық Техникалық Университет, Казахский Национальный Технический Al-Farabi Kazakh National University ( Kazakh: Əл Фараби атындағы Қазақ Ұлттық Университеті/ Äl Farabi atındağı Qazaq Ülttık For the university in Turkey see S'''ü'''leyman Demirel University. KIMEP (a Russian language acronym for Kazakhstan Institute of Management Economics and Strategic Research) is an institution of higher education in The following is a list of universities in Kazakhstan by cities Almaty Adilet Law Academy *Almaty State University (named after Almaty won its bid to host the 2011 Winter Asian Games. The 7th Asian Winter Games will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 2011.

See also

• Almaty International Airport
• Jeltoqsan - Kazakh nationwide revolt of 1986
• Names of Asian cities in different languages
• Medeo - speed skating rink
• Shymbulak - ski resort
• Kazakhstan International School
• FC Kairat Almaty

External links

• City of Almaty Official website (in Kazakh, English, and Russian)
• About Almаty City news and references communicator (only English language)

Olympic-related

• Almaty 2022 -- Insights on future Olympic games
• Homepage of the Almaty 2014 Olympic bid

Travel-related

Landsat satellite photo of Almaty

• Almaty travel guide from Wikitravel
• Almaty Layover Guide
• Timeout Almaty - Entertainment Guide
• Almaty Airport
• Almaty Guide
• Almaty Project of TU Berlin
• Almaty Fashion Week
• Nightlife Almaty
• Almaty Expat Site
• Almaty or Bust!
• Alatau IT CIty
• Satellite picture by Google Maps
• Culture Crash in Kazakhstan
• Up, Up and Away: New Towers, and Ambitions to Match - The New York Times
• Oh, the Places You’ll Go! - The New York Times Travel
• Almatylink

• Almaty is at coordinates 43°16′39″N 76°53′45″E / 43.2775, 76.8958 (Almaty)Coordinates: 43°16′39″N 76°53′45″E / 43.2775, 76.8958 (Almaty)

References

• FallingRain Map - elevation = 861m (red dots are railways)