Geography
Kazakhstan is in Central Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 48.0196, 66.9237; it has China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
Neighboring countries: China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Asia
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a country in Central Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Astana
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Central Asia
- Population
- 20.4 million
- Area
- 2,724,900 km²
- Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
- Official language
- Kazakh, Russian
- Calling code
- +76
- Internet TLD
- .kz
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00, UTC+06:00
Kazakhstan map preview: 48.02, 66.92
People and Culture
Kazakhstan uses Kazakh, Russian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Kazakhstan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Kazakhstan is recorded with the official name Republic of Kazakhstan. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Astana
- Central Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Astana
- Time zone data: UTC+05:00, UTC+06:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Kazakhstan is grouped under Asia.
- Kazakhstan has a listed area of 2,724,900 km².
- Kazakhstan is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Kazakhstan
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
What continent is Kazakhstan in?
Kazakhstan is in Asia.
What currency does Kazakhstan use?
Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge.
What language is spoken in Kazakhstan?
Kazakh, Russian is listed for Kazakhstan in this database.