KAZAKHSTAN

CURRENCY: Tenge (Tenge = 100 tiyin).

EXCHANGE RATE: 1 Tenge.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Kazak is the OFFICIAL LANGUAGE, but Russian is used often, few speak English.

CAPITAL: Alma-ata.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 7.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: There are import and export restrictions on local currency.Foreign currencies import is free, declaration is necessary for reexport.Export is free up to the amount imported and declared.Otherwise proof of origin of funds and authorization is required.Individuals who cannot find or do not wish to bring in Tenge, may carry US$ or Russian Rubles, which are easily exchanged.US notes which are damaged or dirty and 50's and 100's dated 1988 or before may be hard to exchange.

GAMING INFORMATION: Kazakhstan has a slot casino bar in the Hotel Dostuk in Alma-ata.