The Almaty area is said to be the genetic home for many varieties of apples and the area is often visited by researchers and scientists from around the world, in order to learn more about the complex systems of genetics, and also to discover the true beginnings of the domestic apple. A good traditional story links the taking of the apple from the tree in the old testament to Almaty.
The Turkic name for apple is Alma and Ata meaning forefather, which could lay it open to be possibly the origin of the Apple The garden of Eden. The monument to the countries independence. Although the capital was moved to Astana now Nur-Sultan , Almaty remains an important urban center. The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan. The city has changed name twice in recent times, becoming Akmola in and then Astana in The name Nur Sultan was chosen in honor of departing president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Nur-Sultan is in north-central Kazakhstan, in the Akmola Region. With an estimated population of around 1. Since becoming the capital of Kazakhstan in , Nur-Sultan has undergone significant development and is today one of the most modern cities in Central Asia. The total population is approximately , living in an area of square miles.
Shymkent is traditionally known to produce lead, and a lead smelting plant was established in The air pollution in the city is very high due to the smelting of lead. Other industries include those producing zinc, karakul pelts, textiles, foodstuffs, and pharmaceuticals.
Karaganda was founded in , and today has a population of , people. It is the capital of the Karaganda region and is the fourth largest city in the country in terms of population. The name Karaganda emanates from caragana bushes which are found in abundance in the area. Almaty also has a botanical garden, a zoo and several stadiums. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Kazakhstan, Almaty has wide tree-lined streets, numerous parks and orchards against a backdrop of mountains.
Kazakhs and Russians constitute the largest proportions of the population, and the remainder comprises Ukrainians, Uighurs, Tatars and Germans. Almaty is also known as the city of apple trees. Its mild climate encourages a wide range of apple trees to flourish and is the genetic home of many varieties of apples.
Researchers and scientists from all around the world visit the Almaty to learn about the origins of the domestic apple. Almaty is the economic centre of the country and contributes significantly to the development of Kazakhstan. The gross regional domestic product GRDP in amounted to 7.
The manufacturing industry made up about In , industries dealing with textiles, finished metal products, as well as rubber and plastic products increased their production volumes. There were a total of , small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs in Almaty as of 1 January The city also ranks first in terms of the number of people employed in this field.
Home to the stock exchange and largest banks in the country, Almaty also serves as the centre of commerce for the country.
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