What Language Do They Speak in Kazakhstan?

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.
Official languages of Kazakhstan Kazakh, Russian

Kazakhstan has 2 official languages: Kazakh, Russian.

Languages in Kazakhstan — FAQ

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian.

How many official languages does Kazakhstan have?

Kazakhstan has 2 official languages: Kazakh, Russian.

Is Kazakh spoken anywhere else?

Kazakhstan is the only country on this site where Kazakh is an official language.

Learn some Kazakh before you go

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Kazakh Phrasebook & Dictionary
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🌍 All facts about Kazakhstan 🏛️ Capital: Astana 💰 Currency: Kazakhstani tenge

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