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Kazakhstan — silhouette, capital and facts
Kazakhstan is in Asia and its capital is Astana. With about 19 million people and 2,724,900 km², it ranks 9th in area and 65th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Kazakhstan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Astana
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 19 million
- Area
- 2,724,900 km²
- Language
- Kazakh and Russian
- Currency
- Tenge
- Flag colors
- light blue, yellow
Borders
Kazakhstan shares a land border with 4 countries: Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan.
Fun facts about Kazakhstan
- The Baikonur Cosmodrome, where Gagarin launched in 1961, lies in Kazakh territory.
- The wild apple originated in the Tian Shan forests near Almaty, a name linked to "full of apples".
- At about 2.7 million km², it is the largest landlocked country in the world.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
Which continent is Kazakhstan in?
Kazakhstan is in Asia.
Which countries border Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan shares a land border with 4 countries: Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Kazakhstan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Kazakhstan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Kazakhstan?
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, where Gagarin launched in 1961, lies in Kazakh territory. The wild apple originated in the Tian Shan forests near Almaty, a name linked to "full of apples". At about 2.7 million km², it is the largest landlocked country in the world.
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