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Kazakhstan geography facts

Kazakhstan is a country or territory in Central Asia. Its capital is Astana, and its currency is Kazakhstani tenge.

Official name
Republic of Kazakhstan
Capital
Astana
Region
Asia
Subregion
Central Asia
Currency
Kazakhstani tenge
Languages
Kazakh, Russian
Land neighbours
China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Area
2,724,900 km²
Landlocked
Yes
Calling code
+7
Internet domain
.kz

Quick answers about Kazakhstan

What is the capital of Kazakhstan?

The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.

What currency is used in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan uses Kazakhstani tenge.

Where is Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan is in Central Asia, within Asia.

What languages are spoken in Kazakhstan?

The reference languages listed for Kazakhstan are Kazakh, Russian.

Which countries border Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan shares listed land borders with China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Is Kazakhstan landlocked?

Yes. Kazakhstan is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.

States and provinces in Kazakhstan

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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