Kazakhstan is a bilingual country. The Kazakh language has the status of the state language, while Russian is declared the official language. Russian is used routinely in business; 64.4% of the population speaks the Kazakh language.
Known as caribou in North America, the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a charismatic and hardy species that inhabits the northern reaches of the planet. While the reindeer may occur as a number of different subspecies throughout its range, all are superbly adapted to a life in the extreme conditions of the north.
The caribou is well adapted to its environment. It has a compact body, small ears, and a short tail â even the muzzle is covered in short hairs to protect it from the snow and cold air. The caribouâs coat consists of a fine crimped under-fur with a thick layer of guard hairs on top.