Kazakhstan
The world's largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan sprawls across the steppe from Europe into Asia and launches the world's rockets from the plains of Baikonur.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A sky-blue field with a golden sun of 32 rays above a soaring golden steppe eagle, and a vertical band of national 'koshkar-muiz' ornament at the hoist. Blue signifies the sky and unity, the sun life and wealth, and the eagle freedom and power.
Kazakhstan FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Astana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe, Asia |
| Population | 20,139,914 |
| Area | 2,724,900 km² |
| Population density | 7 /km² |
| Currency | Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) ₸ |
| Official languages | Kazakh, Russian |
| Calling code | +7 |
| Internet TLD | .kz |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | KZ / KAZ |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It is the largest landlocked country in the world, bigger than all of Western Europe.
- The Baikonur Cosmodrome, on Kazakh soil, is the world's oldest and largest space launch site.
- The first human spaceflight, carrying Yuri Gagarin, launched from Baikonur in 1961.
- The apple is thought to have originated in the wild forests of Kazakhstan.
- Its capital was renamed and rebuilt as a purpose-built city on the northern steppe.
Kazakhstan FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
What is the population of Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has a population of about 20,139,914.
What currency does Kazakhstan use?
Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).
What languages are spoken in Kazakhstan?
The official languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh, Russian.
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