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Kazakhstan at a Glance
Kazakhstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia and the world's ninth-largest by area at 2,724,900 km². It borders Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, has a population of about 20.5 million, and uses the tenge (₸). The capital is Astana; the largest city and main travel hub is Almaty.
| Population | ~20.5 million (1 Jan 2026) | Bureau of National Statistics · details |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Astana (capital since 1997) | Astana guide |
| Largest city | Almaty (~2.3 million) | Almaty guide |
| Area | 2,724,900 km² (9th-largest country; largest landlocked) | geography |
| Official languages | Kazakh (state) and Russian | languages |
| Currency | Kazakhstani tenge (KZT, ₸) | money guide |
| Time zone | UTC+5, single nationwide (since March 2024) | time zone |
| Best time to visit | May-June and September | when to go |
| Entry | Visa-free for many nationalities (check the list) | visa-free countries |
| Religion | ~70% Islam, ~17% Orthodox Christian; secular state | religion |
Last updated June 2026 · Sources: Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan, UNESCO, and the About Kazakhstan data hub.
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