Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Kazakhstan 🇰🇿: capital Astana, population 19 million, located in Asia. Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (₸). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Astana
- Population: 19 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Kazakh & Russian
- Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (₸)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Kazakhstan
- Area: 2,724,900 km² (1,052,089 sq mi)
- Region: Central Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Kazakhstani
- Internet domain: .kz
Fun Facts About Kazakhstan
- The largest landlocked country in the world.
- Space missions have launched from its territory since the 1950s.
- Apples are believed to have originated here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kazakhstan known for?
Kazakhstan is known for several things — The largest landlocked country in the world; Space missions have launched from its territory since the 1950s; Apples are believed to have originated here.
How big is Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan covers about 2,724,900 square kilometers (1,052,089 square miles), in the Central Asia region.
Is Kazakhstan landlocked?
Yes. Kazakhstan is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Kazakhstan called?
People from Kazakhstan are called Kazakhstani.
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
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