Kazakhstan
The image of Kazakhstan, a central Asian country which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, is for most westerners epitomized by the mocking fictional character, Borat, created by British comedian, Sacha Baron Cohen. Many believe the country is as fictional as the character, but Kazakhstan is actually vast and beautiful with a richmore cultural heritage, inhabited by an ethnically diverse collection of friendly people. A holiday in Kazakhstan is great for lovers of the outdoors, with picturesque mountain scenery, fantastic bird-watching and great wildlife.