According to records, Almaty has a long history, and the Silk Road from ancient China to Central Asia passed through here. The city was founded in 1854, and 1867 became the administrative center of a governor's jurisdiction in Turkestan. The Soviet regime was established in 19 18, and 1929 became the capital of Soviet socialism in Kazakhstan. 199 12 After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, it became the capital of independent Kazakhstan. From 1997 12 10, Akmola replaced Almaty as the capital of Kazakhstan.
Thanks to the irrigation of many streams in Alai Mountain, the land in Almaty is fertile. In addition to grain production, most areas have been opened up as orchards, and orchards are everywhere in the southern suburbs of the city, among which apple orchards are the most.
Almaty opened the railway on 1930, and has developed rapidly since then. The machinery manufacturing, food industry and light industry developed in the Second World War all accounted for a large proportion. After years of development and construction, Almaty has become a modern city. The layout of the urban area is reasonable, with green everywhere, wide and flat avenues and many parks and orchards. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia.
There are 0/5 institutions of higher learning/kloc-in the city, as well as academy of sciences, museums, opera houses, cultural centers, libraries, botanical gardens, stadiums, exhibition halls and modern tourist hotels. These buildings combine Kazakhstan's national style with modern aesthetics. The Orthodox Cathedral in this city is the second tallest wooden structure in the world.
The suburbs are a quiet northland scenery. The mountains here are undulating, the majestic Tianshan Mountains are covered with snow, and the snow on the summit remains unchanged all year round. The highest Qingtuan Peak, against the background of blue sky and white clouds, is wrapped in silver and spectacular. Take a bus from the city and meander along the Panshan Highway. The mountains are high and the water is long, and the scenery is picturesque. When the car climbed halfway up the mountain, I looked back and saw a rectangular ice surface among evergreen trees, as white as jade and as smooth as a mirror. It is the pride of Almaty people-the artificial skating rink on Mount Medio. Going further up, a dam spanning between two mountains is high above, the right peak is in an artificial culvert, and a bunch of waterfalls hang down from the mountain, which is colorful. Walking along the steps to the dam, you can see that the pinnacle-shaped pine trees are lush and mountainous, surrounded by a large reservoir. In this valley 20 kilometers away from the city, tourists are immersed in the natural beauty and linger.
There is also a nature reserve near Almaty, covering an area of about 80,000 hectares.
The area where Almaty is located has been hit by earthquakes and mudslides, and the Kazakhstan government has adopted the method of building dams to ensure the safety of the city. 1On July 6, 1994, the Parliament of Kazakhstan passed a resolution and decided to move the capital to Akmola before the year 2000. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and relevant experts believe that Almaty's urban development potential has been exhausted, its ecological environment has deteriorated, it is located in an active earthquake zone, its urban security is threatened, and it is close to the border and far away from industrialized areas, so it is no longer suitable as the capital. 1In September 1995, President Nazarbayev issued an order to move the capital. After moving the capital, Almaty's position as a national center of science, technology, culture and economy will not change. For a long time to come, it will still receive most visiting foreign leaders, and most major events in Kazakhstan will still be held in Almaty.