Kazakhstan (officially Republic of Kazakhstan) is an independent country located in Central Asia, Asia. With a population of 20,426,568 people, it ranks #63 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 2,724,900 km² (#10 globally), with a population density of 7 people per km². The capital city is Astana. The official languages are Kazakh, Russian.
Key Facts
Population
20,426,568
#63 world ranking
Area
2,724,900 km²
#10 world ranking
Population Density
7/km²
Capital
Astana
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
2
UTC+05:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
5
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+7
Languages
Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (₸)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (5)
Countries bordering Kazakhstan →
Russia
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan
ChinaCompare
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 20,426,568 people, ranking #63 in the world by population.
How big is Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan covers an area of 2,724,900 km², ranking #10 in the world by area. The population density is 7 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Kazakhstan?
The official languages of Kazakhstan are: Kazakh, Russian.
What is the currency of Kazakhstan?
The currency of Kazakhstan is Kazakhstani tenge (₸).
What countries border Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan shares borders with 5 countries: Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, China.