Situated in Central Asia, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (officially Republic of Kazakhstan) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 20.6 million and a total area of 2,724,900 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Kazakhstan through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Astana, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Kazakhstan located?
Kazakhstan lies in Central Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 2,724,900 square kilometres, it ranks 10th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Kazakhstan has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Astana serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Kazakhstan has to offer.
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Who lives in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan is home to approximately 20.6 million residents — the 64th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Kazakhstanis.
Kazakhstan is multilingual: the languages spoken include Kazakh and Russian. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Kazakhstan rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT, symbol ₸). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Kazakhstan is +7. Websites from the country typically use the .kz internet domain.
If Kazakhstan came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Astana) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Kazakhstan shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan's flag emoji is 🇰🇿 — its two-letter country code is KZ and its three-letter code is KAZ.
- Kazakhstan covers 2,724,900 km², ranking 10th in the world by area.
- With about 20.6 million people, Kazakhstan holds the 64th spot in the world population ranking.
- Kazakhstan is a member state of the United Nations.
- Kazakhstan is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Kazakhstan — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
- The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
- What is the population of Kazakhstan?
- Kazakhstan has a population of approximately 20,592,571 people, ranking 64th in the world.
- Where is Kazakhstan located?
- Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia, part of the Asia region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Kazakhstan?
- The languages spoken in Kazakhstan include Kazakh and Russian.
- What currency is used in Kazakhstan?
- Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).
