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Country Information

Capital
Almaty
Population
8,770,409
Area
2,724,900 km²
Largest City
Almaty
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
KZ / KAZ
Time Zones
7 zone
Languages
Kazakh, Russian
Currency
Kazakhstani Tenge (₸) - ₸100
Coordinates
Decimal:43.2525, 76.9115
DMS:43°15′09″N, 76°54′41″E
Elevation
Highest:7,010 m
Lowest:-132 m
Average:3,439 m
International Dialing Code
+7

Time Zones

• Asia/Almaty| ALMT (UTC+5)
• Asia/Aqtau| GMT+5 (UTC+5)
• Asia/Aqtobe| ALMT (UTC+5)
• Asia/Atyrau| ALMT (UTC+5)
• Asia/Oral| ALMT (UTC+5)
• Asia/Qostanay| ALMT (UTC+5)
• Asia/Qyzylorda| ALMT (UTC+5)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Petropavl
Southernmost
Shymkent
Easternmost
Ust-Kamenogorsk
Westernmost
Shevchenko

About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan was the last of the Soviet republics to gain independence in 1991.
The Great Steppe, which covers much of Kazakhstan, is one of the largest grassland regions in the world.
Kazakhstan is known for its rich nomadic heritage, and traditional practices such as eagle hunting are still celebrated today.
The country is home to the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest operational space launch facility.
Kazakhstan has a diverse cultural heritage, influenced by various ethnic groups including Kazakhs, Russians, Uighurs, and others.
The traditional Kazakh yurt is an important symbol of the country's nomadic lifestyle and is often used in cultural festivals.
Kazakhstan's economy is heavily reliant on its vast natural resources, including significant oil and gas reserves.
The country's official language is Kazakh, while Russian is also widely spoken and used in government and business.
Astana, the capital city, was renamed Nur-Sultan in honor of the first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Kazakhstan is known for the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important historical landmark.
The country has a rich tradition of storytelling, with epic poems such as the 'Kyz Zhibek' being central to Kazakh literature.
Islam is the predominant religion in Kazakhstan, with the majority of the population being Sunni Muslim.
The country celebrates Nauryz, the Persian New Year, as an important cultural holiday, marking the arrival of spring.
Kazakhstan is home to the Caspian Sea, the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth.
The Silk Road, a historic trade route, passed through Kazakhstan, contributing to its cultural and economic development.

Cities in Kazakhstan

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Cities by Population

AlmatyShymkentAktobeKaragandyTarazKyzylordaAstanaOralPavlodarUst-KamenogorskSemeyAtyrauTurkestanKostanayPetropavlTaldykorganZhezqazghanZhanaozenBalqash

Cities in Kazakhstan

Columns64 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
AlmatyCAPITAL
1,977,011
989 km²
792 m
ALMT
UTC+5
1,200,000
600 km²
506 m
ALMT
UTC+5
500,757
250 km²
210 m
ALMT
UTC+5
497,777
249 km²
543 m
ALMT
UTC+5
358,153
179 km²
626 m
ALMT
UTC+5
354,800
177 km²
127 m
ALMT
UTC+5
345,604
173 km²
359 m
ALMT
UTC+5
330,000
165 km²
33 m
ALMT
UTC+5
329,002
165 km²
132 m
ALMT
UTC+5
319,067
160 km²
287 m
ALMT
UTC+5
292,780
146 km²
208 m
ALMT
UTC+5
290,700
145 km²
-26 m
ALMT
UTC+5
227,098
114 km²
211 m
ALMT
UTC+5
210,000
105 km²
167 m
ALMT
UTC+5
200,920
100 km²
137 m
ALMT
UTC+5
170,600
85 km²
526 m
ALMT
UTC+5
150,649
75 km²
234 m
ALMT
UTC+5
147,443
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Popular Cities in Kazakhstan

AlmatyShymkentAktobeKaragandyTaraz
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