INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT KAZAKHSTAN
Location:
Central Asia or some say Eastern Europe; located south of Russia and northwest of China
Total Area: 1,687,443 sq miles (2,717,300 sq km)
Land Area: 1,657,945 sq miles (2,669,800 sq km)
Comparative Area: Ninth largest country in the world; Four times the size of Texas, Five times the size of France
Boundaries:
Total 7,459 miles (12,012 km). The Republic of Kazakhstan shares its longest borders with Russia, 4,251 miles (6,846 km) and China, 951 miles (1,533 km). It also borders 1,183 miles (1,894 km) of the Caspian Sea.
Independence: December 16, 1991
National Holiday: Republic Day, October 25 (1991)
Population: 14.9 million
Ethnic Diversity:
Kazakh 51.8%, Russian 31.4%, Ukrainian 4.4%, Tatar 1.7%, German 1.6%. There are over 100 other nationalities.
Religions: Muslim 47%, Russian Orthodox 44%, other 9%
Languages:
Kazakh, spoken by over 52% of the population, is the state language. Russian, spoken by two-thirds of the population, is used in everyday business and enjoys official status under the Constitution.
Literacy: 98%
Monetary Unit:
Tenge (KZT) – 1,000 Tenge equals about $ 8.00 (American)
Capital: Astana (since December 10, 1997).
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Good morning Christy, Larry and Norah. It is chilly here in Binghamton today, and has been raining off and on for three days. But then what would you expect in Binghamton in mid-September?
Christy, I don't know how you keep up with everyone's birthdays and all the important things going on with your family and friends with all you are going through right now. You amaze me. Norah is very lucky to have a mommy and daddy who are so thoughtful.
Norah gets prettier with every picture. She is definitely growing right in front of all of our eyes! Again, thank you for keeping this wonderful blog and letting us all share in your happiness.
We hope that things go well for you when you finally get in front of the new judge. Just show her your blog and how much the three of you have already bonded as a family and how can she refuse?
Take care. Safe journey.
Carlee and Uncle Bob
Forgot this part....thanks for all the interesting facts about Kazakhstan. It is nice to know so much about Norah's birthplace.
So glad to learn more about a place we had never heard of until a year ago! I'm sure Norah will be curious to know as much as she can about her birth country when she gets older.
I thought you would want to know that I saw four special girls yesterday who are apparently avid blog readers - Paula, Abigail, Hannah, and Julia!! Taylor and I went to a birthday party for one her classmates and all of the Swartout ladies were there! They are all very happy for you and send their love. Paula shared with me that she often tears up when reading the blog, and her daughters now and ask why she is crying and then quickly guess - another e-mail from Christy?? I run into so many people who want to know more about your experiences and of course want to know about Norah. You certainly have lots of people wishing good things for all three of you!
It was so good to talk to yesterday, sorry I woke you but as you know the time difference makes connecting challenging.
We keep you in our thoughts and conversations all the time but will be doing that especially this week as we hope for a court date that is sooner rather than later!!!
Love ya,
your baby sister
It's sunday afternoon in AZ, still pretty warm, supposed to be in the 90s this week, I'll believe it when I see it. It's still over 100 every day. All is well. Mom and Dad are doing OK. Haven't seen Mom in about a week, Dad a little longer. They are, as we all are, awaiting to hear when things will start happening with the court dates and when you will be home. You know that you are in everyone's prayers every day, as always.
Brittany and Victor are good. Happy, just plain happy. That of course makes us more than happy.
Allyson is good, really good. She's working hard, lots of hours, taking classes. She went to Aunt Sandy and Uncle Johns for a day this weekend. She had a good time, got spoiled of course. I think that she's ready to come home for a dose of friends and family. I'm getting excited about that.
You do such a nice job on the blog, educating us all, keeping us connected to the three of you. I'm sure that everyone would agree that we need to be very grateful for the blog. I don't know what everyone would have done without it, it would have been much harder.
Glad you heard from Irene. She is so genuine, such a good friend.
Norah is growing and changing so fast, I know that you are feeling that already. There are so many wonderful things that you three have to look forward to, some suprises. I'm so happy that you are experiencing this, there is really nothing more important. Miss you so very much, we love you all so much, Deb & Jim
Hello,
I loved the interesting facts about Kazakhstan. Also, love the new pictures. Norah is absolutely precious.
We went apple picking today and had caramel apples dipped in coconut. I always think of you guys when we eat a yummy treat. Whenever I am in a foreign country I really crave "American treats"!
Hope everything goes well with the new judge. Look forward to your blog on Wed.
Love you,
Pam
Hi Christy,Larry and Norah,
We had a wonderful week at Letchworth State Park but I think I had "blog withdrawal". Missed knowing what was happening with the Abrams family.
Larry,Uncle John has a new restaurant for you to visit. The Glen Iris is an absolutely beautiful restaurant located within the park at Letchworth. The food is better than delicious and so elegantly served and presented. The grounds are well landscaped with a natural Falls just off the front entrance. It's also a wonderful place to stay. Christy, not only would you like the American food but the gift shop is right up our alley. U.J. picked up a post card to share with you when we are together.
Norah crawling already,I'm so happy that you have been there to see her in motion! Just think of all her milestones that you have witnessed while you've been with her. Many more years of milestone events to go in the years to come. Can't wait until we can all be an active part of her life.
We all anxiously await to hear about your court appointment. I'm certain a new judge needs time to carefully review all of Norah's documents. Do they prepare you for your court date by letting you know what you need to bring as well as what you might be asked? Hope you get to show them your wonderful blog. Your love for Norah and your lifetime commitment to her shine through in your writings as well as the photographs. Your friends and family have certainly fallen in love with her too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these very important days.
Our Florida friend Pat from Michigan and Karen and Chuck from Indiana came back with us from our camping adventure. They'll be here until Tuesday. We've covered much of New York State on several of Uncle John's adventure tours.
Allyson came up Friday night to visit us and got to meet our visitors. On Saturday she went shopping with the "girls". We all enjoyed having her here. Hope she'll come again soon. She anxiously awaits your return and she said she can hardly wait to see Norah. She'll going to a great cousin to Norah.
Looking forward to your next blog.
All our love,
Aunt Sandy and Uncle John
Dear Larry and Princess Christy AKA Mommy and Daddy. We are so in love with our new little granddaughter Norah Caroline!!!!! Every day we talk our way through the day with your journey to Norah and home. We can hardly wait for the day you are all home in Norah's own house with Mommy and Daddy and so much love! Our hearts are ready and waiting for every phone call we make to you for the latest days happenings. What a joy you are bringing home to all of us!! Grandpa is really smitten with his little Princess Caroline. The group of Whispell girls is growing. We know Logan will have his hands full when the two smallest ones get older he'll be tough on the girls and their suitors! How lucky we are to five beautiful healthy grandchildren to love and cherish forever. We'll leave a remark again soon. Talk to you later. Love Dad and Mom goodnight!
Happy 7 Month Birthday Norah!!!
Hugs and kisses,
Aunt Jennifer
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