Kazakhstan is a country located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, with a population of over 19 million people. It is the world's largest landlocked country and the ninth largest country in the world by land area.
Kazakhstan shares borders with several countries in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
- Russia - to the north and northwest
- China - to the east
- Kyrgyzstan - to the southeast
- Uzbekistan - to the south and southwest
- Turkmenistan - to the southwest
Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country and has a total land border length of approximately 13,000 kilometers (8,077 miles). The country is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe and has long been a center of trade and cultural exchange.
Kazakhstan is known for its vast and diverse landscapes, which include steppe grasslands, deserts, mountains, lakes, and rivers. The country is also rich in natural resources, including oil, gas, coal, uranium, and metals.
The capital city of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan, which was formerly known as Astana. It is located in the north-central part of the country and is a planned city with modern architecture.
The official language of Kazakhstan is Kazakh, which is a member of the Turkic language family, but Russian is also widely spoken. Kazakhstan has a mixed economy that relies heavily on its natural resources, with industries such as oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Kazakhstan has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by its nomadic past and the various cultures that have inhabited the region over the centuries. The country has a diverse population, with ethnic Kazakhs making up the majority, followed by ethnic Russians, Uzbeks, Ukrainians, and others.
Kazakhstan has made significant progress in recent years in terms of economic development and modernization, and it has been working to promote its tourism industry, highlighting its natural beauty and cultural attractions.