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Kazakhstan

Republic of Kazakhstan

Asia · Central Asia

Capital
Astana
Population
18.3M
Area
2,724,900 km²
Region
Central Asia
Languages
Kazakh, Russian
Currency
Kazakhstani tenge (₸)

Location on the World Map

Kazakhstan
Asia · Central Asia
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ContinentAsia · Central Asia

Famous Personality

Gennady Golovkin

athlete

He is a world champion boxer known internationally by the nickname GGG.

Local Delicacy

Beshbarmak

This traditional dish consists of boiled meat served over broad noodles.

National Symbols

National animalGolden eagle
National birdGolden eagle

Famous Landmark & Geography

Charyn Canyon, a famous landmark of Kazakhstan

Charyn Canyon

This dramatic canyon is one of Kazakhstan's most striking natural landscapes.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is Kazakhstan's leading crop, produced on vast степpe farmlands and central to its export agriculture.

Most grown fruitApple

Apples are Kazakhstan's iconic fruit, with the Almaty region famed as a center of apple diversity and cultivation.

Major Cities

Almaty Astana Shymkent Karaganda Aktobe

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Khan Tengri6,995 m
2Talgar Peak4,973 m
3Belukha4,506 m
4Muztau3,816 m

Major Airports

Almaty International Airport · Almaty
IATA ALAICAO UAAA
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport · Astana
IATA NQZICAO UACC
Atyrau Airport · Atyrau
IATA GUWICAO UATG
Shymkent International Airport · Shymkent
IATA CITICAO UAII

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Dombra

The dombra is Kazakhstan’s most iconic instrument and the heart of its folk and kuy traditions.

2
Qobyz

The qobyz is a revered bowed instrument linked to shamanic practice and traditional music.

3
Sibizgi

The sibizgi is a traditional end-blown flute used in Kazakh pastoral and folk music.

4
Jetigen

The jetigen is a traditional zither associated with Kazakh heritage and ensemble performance.

5
Sherter

The sherter is an old plucked string instrument connected to Kazakh folk traditions.

Major Rivers

Irtysh Ural Syr Darya Ili

Bordering Countries

ChinaKyrgyzstanRussiaTurkmenistanUzbekistan