Almaty is a center of finance, technology, education and culture in Kazakhstan and even the whole Central Asia, and is the largest city in Central Asia, and the third largest city in the CIS. In early days Almaty was abundant in apples and thus is called a City of Apple. Located in the southeast of Kazakhstan, it borders on the east of China. It’s a unique tourist city with unique landscapes, and the largest trading center in Central Asia, and takes a significant position in the world in terms of all aspects of its influence and competitiveness.