Location: Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north, China to the east, and Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to the south. It also has a coastline along the Caspian Sea.
Capital: Astana (formerly known as Nur-Sultan).
Largest City: Almaty.
Official Language: Kazakh (state language), with Russian widely spoken and also used in official matters.
Population: Approximately 19 million people. Read more…
Currency: Kazakh currency is tenge (KZT). Read more…
Government: Presidential Republic.
Area: 2.72 million square kilometers, making it the largest landlocked country in the world and the 9th largest overall.
Time Zones: Kazakhstan spans two time zones: UTC +5 and UTC +6.
Economy: Kazakhstan’s economy is driven by natural resources, particularly oil, gas, and minerals. It is also a significant producer of wheat.
Independence: Kazakhstan declared independence from the Soviet Union on December 16, 1991.
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Climate: Continental climate, with hot summers and very cold winters. Read more…
Religions: Predominantly Islam (Sunni), with a significant Russian Orthodox Christian minority. Read more…
Tourism Highlights: Includes destinations like the city of Almaty, Astana, the Charyn Canyon, Baikonur Cosmodrome, and the ancient Silk Road cities such as Turkestan and Taraz. Read more…
Visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome
Explore historic launch pads
Tour the Space Museum
See iconic space artifacts
Witness rocket assembly facilities
Visit the Gagarin Start Pad