The central Asian nation of Kazakhstan might fly a bit under the radar when considering potential countries for a visit or a vacation, but if you want to go off the beaten track this summer, you might want to add it to your list. With its varied terrain, ranging from desert to endless steppes and the coast of the Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan has appeared on the radar as a tourist destination on the rise. The value of the dollar has skyrocketed in this nation, from which the first man was launched into space, resulting in a very favorable exchange rate against the Tenge. In fact, you can still, to this day, watch Russian spacecraft blast off from facilities on lands leased from the Kazakh government.
5.68% — value growth in dollar since 2017