Did You Know?

Almaty used to be the capital of Kazakhstan!

Mountains

Almaty is close to tall mountains.

Rivers

Two rivers run through Almaty.

What Almaty Does

People shop for food and clothes.

Kids go to school and learn.

There are parks to play in.

People work in many jobs.

There are fun events and shows.

People eat good food from many places.

More About Almaty

Almaty has a long history. It used to be a small town. Now it is a big city with many people. It has grown a lot over the years.

People in Almaty live busy lives. They go to work and school. They enjoy time with family and friends. The city has many fun things to do.

In the future, Almaty will keep growing. More people will come to live there. It will stay a fun and lively place!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Almaty"] --> B["Largest City in Kazakhstan"] B --> C["Population > 2 Million"] A --> D["Located in Trans-Ili Alatau"] D --> E["Near Kyrgyzstan Border"] A --> F["Center of Culture and Commerce"] A --> G["Elevation 700-900 Metres"] A --> H["Rivers: Big Almaty & Small Almaty"]

What Do These Words Mean?

metropolitan area:A large city and its surrounding areas where people live.
pivotal:Very important or essential.
elevation:The height of a place above sea level.
originating:Coming from or starting at a certain place.
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS):A group of countries that used to be part of the Soviet Union.