The flag of Kazakhstan has a turquoise field, at the center of which is a gold sun with thirty-two rays above a soaring golden steppe eagle. A thin vertical band displays a national ornamental pattern — koshkar-muiz — in gold near the hoist end.

Kazakhstan

Republic of Kazakhstan

People: Kazakhstani

🏛️CapitalAstana

💰CurrencyKazakhstani tenge (₸)

🗣️LanguageKazakh, Russian

📞Dialling Code+7

🌍RegionCentral Asia

👥Population20,426,568

Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia and has a population of around 20.4 million. Its capital city is Astana, and the most widely spoken official language is Kazakh. Kazakhstan is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.

Kazakhstan — key facts at a glance

Official Name	Republic of Kazakhstan
Capital City	Astana
Continent	Asia
Region	Central Asia
Population	20,426,568
Area	2,724,900 km²
Currency	Kazakhstani tenge (KZT) ₸
Official Languages	Kazakh, Russian
Dialling Code	+7
Internet TLD	.kz
Timezones	UTC+05:00, UTC+06:00
Drives on the	Right side
Emergency Number	112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO Code	KZ / KAZ
Borders	China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Travelling to Kazakhstan?

Driving side: Right

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +7 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kazakhstan

What is the capital of Kazakhstan?

The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.

What currency does Kazakhstan use?

Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT, symbol: ₸).

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian.

What is the dialling code for Kazakhstan?

The international dialling code for Kazakhstan is +7.

What side of the road does Kazakhstan drive on?

Kazakhstan drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Kazakhstan

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Last updated: 13 July 2026