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…