Kazakhstan is a bilingual country. The Kazakh language has the status of the state language, while Russian is declared the official language. Russian is used routinely in business; 64.4% of the population speaks the Kazakh language.
Known as caribou in North America, the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a charismatic and hardy species that inhabits the northern reaches of the planet. While the reindeer may occur as a number of different subspecies throughout its range, all are superbly adapted to a life in the extreme conditions of the north.
DeHavilland DHC-4 Caribou. The Caribou is not a common aircraft and like the Yak-40, is included here more for interest, than as a plane one might seriously consider for the bush. It is a consummate bush plane, but its size and complexity not only keep it from being operated by individuals.