Kazakhstan

Where is Kazakhstan located?

Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe. It ranks as the world’s ninth‑largest nation by land area and the largest landlocked state. The nation lies between 51° N latitude and 71° E longitude, bordering Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, Turkmenistan to the southwest, and it reaches the Caspian Sea on its western edge.

What is the size and population of the country?

The total area of Kazakhstan covers 2,717,300 km². According to the latest official count, the population stands at 18,276,499 people, making it one of the most sparsely populated large states.

Which cities serve as political and economic hubs?

The capital city is Astana, while the largest city and principal cultural and economic centre is Almaty, which remained the capital until 1997.

What are the main geographical features?

Nearly half of Kazakhstan’s territory consists of hilly plateaus and expansive plains, with lowlands occupying roughly a third of the land. The southern and eastern borders are marked by mountainous regions, reflecting the country’s varied topography.

What languages and currency are used?

Official languages are Kazakh (kk) and Russian (ru). The national currency is the KZT (Kazakhstani tenge).

How is Kazakhstan identified internationally?

In international standards, Kazakhstan uses the ISO alpha‑2 code KZ and the ISO alpha‑3 code KAZ.

Which major bodies does Kazakhstan belong to?

Kazakhstan is a member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Organization of Turkic States, and the International Organization of Turkic Culture.