Kazakhstan

Where is Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan is in Central Asia, Asia, bordering China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Astana

Continent

Asia

Subregion

Central Asia

Population

18,272,430

Land area

2,724,900 km²

ISO codes

KZ / KAZ

Languages

Kazakh, Russian

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)

Calling code

+7…

Internet domain

.kz

How Kazakhstan compares

Kazakhstan ranks 62nd of 194 countries on this site by population and 9th by land area — roughly 0.2% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 23rd of 46 by population and 3rd by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Kazakhstan: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Kazakhstan flag breaks down as 86.5% blue, 12.3% yellow and 1.2% green.

• 86.5% blue
• 12.3% yellow
• 1.2% green

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Wild apples from Kazakhstan's Tian Shan forests are ancestors of nearly every apple eaten today.
2. The Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest space launch facility, still sends crews and satellites skyward.
3. Kazakh nomad culture centered on yurts, horseback skill, and kumis — fermented mare's milk.
4. The vast steppe grasslands shaped a tradition of eagle hunting and long-distance herding.
5. Silk Road cities and Timurid-era mosques recall centuries when trade caravans crossed Central Asia.

Bordering countries

• China
• Kyrgyzstan
• Russia
• Turkmenistan
• Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Kazakhstan?

The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.

What continent is Kazakhstan in?

Kazakhstan is in Asia, specifically the Central Asia subregion.

What is the population of Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan has a population of roughly 18,272,430 people, across a land area of 2,724,900 km².

What language is spoken in Kazakhstan?

The main languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian.

Which countries border Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan shares a land border with 5 countries: China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.