
Astana, July 15 2008
Fixed capital investments in Kazakhstan were estimated at 1,510.2 bl tenge as of July 1, 2008, which is a 12.4% year-on-year increase.
The growth of investments during the first half of this year was reported in all regions of the country, reports the National Statistics Agency.
According to statistics, the following oblasts beat the other regions in terms of volume of investments: Zhambyl (2.4 tines), Kyzylorda (65.3%) and Akmola (46.2%).
Oil and gas extraction remained the most appealing Kazakhstan's industries for investors (25.3% of total fixed capital investments).
Kazakhstan with more than 15.6 ml population has 16 political unities: 14 oblasts and 2 cities of national jurisdiction.