There are ten independent denominations of Christianity. The Kazakhs do not express their religious feelings fervently - Kazakhstan is an outlying district of the Muslim world and a meeting point of Russian, Chinese and Central Asian civilisations. Islam plays a minor role in policy and there are no significant Islamic political organisations in the country. Round 2-pin continental plugs are standard. International calls can be made at a reduced rate from 2000-0800 local time.
Coverage is good around the main cities.
Network providers include Kazakhtelecom. There are roaming agreements with Vodafone and Cellnet. Facilities available from any post office. There is a cybercaf in Astana. The Main Post Office in Almaty is located on Ulitsa Kurmangazy.