The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Kazakhstan signed an agreement to locate the world's first bank of low-enriched uranium in the ex-Soviet nation to ensure fuel supplies for power stations and prevent nuclear proliferation.
The storage facility, set to become fully operational in 2017, is intended to provide IAEA member states with confidence in a steady and predictable supply of fuel even if other routes are disrupted.
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Central Asia - Kazakhstan (Chapter)
Thanks to its abundant oil and mineral reserves Kazakhstan generally has better standards of accommodation, restaurants and transport than elsewhere in Central Asia. You’ll find great travel adventures: hiking the mountains and valleys of Tian Shan, searching for wildlife on the steppes or enjoying home-spun hospitality in village guesthouses.
Coverage includes: When to Go, Almaty, Kolsay Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Karkara Valley, Central Tian Shan, Tamgaly Petroglyphs, Altyn-Emel National Park, Taraz, Shymkent, Turkistan, Kyzylorda, Aralsk, Aktau, Astana, Lake Burabay, Karaganda, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Semey, Understand Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Today, History, People, Arts, Environment & Survival Guide.
Don’t forget the offer of 3 for 2 across all formats The storage facility, set to become fully operational in 2017, is intended to provide IAEA member states with confidence in a steady and predictable supply of fuel even if other routes are disrupted.
Central Asia - Kazakhstan (Chapter)
Thanks to its abundant oil and mineral reserves Kazakhstan generally has better standards of accommodation, restaurants and transport than elsewhere in Central Asia. You’ll find great travel adventures: hiking the mountains and valleys of Tian Shan, searching for wildlife on the steppes or enjoying home-spun hospitality in village guesthouses.
Coverage includes: When to Go, Almaty, Kolsay Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Karkara Valley, Central Tian Shan, Tamgaly Petroglyphs, Altyn-Emel National Park, Taraz, Shymkent, Turkistan, Kyzylorda, Aralsk, Aktau, Astana, Lake Burabay, Karaganda, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Semey, Understand Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Today, History, People, Arts, Environment & Survival Guide.
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