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What is Kazakhstan best known for?
A cultural melting pot of 131 ethnicities, home to stunning nature, including the famed Altai mountains and Kazakh steppe, as well as the Golden Man, the country's Tutankhamun, Kazakhstan offers the ultimate adventure.
Is Kazakhstan a part of Russia?
Kazakhstan gained its independence from the former Soviet Union on 16 December 1991. In 1998, the capital was moved from the south-eastern city of Almaty to the northern city of Astana.
Is Kazakhstan a good country to live in?
Kazakhstan is generally a safe place for expatriates to live. There are, however, some tensions between rich and poor: muggings and theft occur, especially in the cities. Expats are therefore advised to avoid walking alone, take prearranged taxis and stick to well-lit and well-populated areas.
What language does Kazakhstan speak?
Kazakh
The official languages of Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. Both Kazakh and Russian are used on coequal grounds.
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains at its eastern border with China and Russia. Its largest metropolis, Almaty, is a long-standing trading hub whose...
Capital: Astana
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge
Official language: Kazakh
Government: Republic, Unitary state, and Presidential system
Population: 19.62 million (2022)
Gross domestic product: 225.5 billion USD (2022)
Source: World Bank