Being the world's largestlandlocked countryby land area and theninth largestcountry in the world,Kazakhstanisa scenically diverse region where the snow-capped peaks, lakes and glaciersof the Tian Shan range give way to steppe and desert.Unexplored by many, Kazakhstan is an intriguing land of vast plains, mountainous horizons and beautiful culture. It is the richest country inCentralAsia, due to its large oil and natural gas reserves.