1. The climate in Kazakhstan is strongly continental.
2. The climate differs from one area to another. For example, winter temperatures are very different in Shymkent and Pavlodar.
3. Sudden cold winds and snowfalls in winter often cause troubles for people.
4. A lot of cities in Kazakhstan are located along the ancient trade route Silk Road.
5. The Great Silk Way was the main trade route in the ancient times.
6. Cities such as Turkestan, Taraz and Otrar are located along the ancient Silk Way.
7. Because these cities are located along the ancient trade route called The Great Silk Way!