Almaty

Almaty is a city in Kazakhstan. Almaty is the country;s largest city and 9% of the country's population lives in Almaty. Almaty is a commercial and cultural hub of Kazakhstan. Almaty has a large financial industry and serves as a business centre. Almaty is situated in a mountainous area with the Large and Small Almatinka rivers running through it. The word Almaty means city of apple trees as Almaty is host to a large variety of apple trees. Many researchers worldwide visit Almaty to learn more about apples. The city has tall buildings, like any metropolitan city. As Almaty exists in a mountainous area, mountains provide a naturally scenic backdrop to the skyline, adding to the city's beauty.