With a size of about 1 million square miles, Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth largest country and the largest landlocked nation. It is located along the historic Silk Road that connects China and Europe. It shares a border with China, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Key Facts About Kazakhstan
| Location | Located in Central Asia, northwest of China |
| Capital | Astana |
| Currency | Kazakhstani Tenge |
| Currency Conversion | 1KZT = 0.0026USD |
| Climate | Continental, cold winters and hot summers, arid and semiarid |
| Population | 18+ million (2019 est.) |
| Religion | Mostly Muslims & Orthodox |
| Language | Kazakh is the Official Language |
Tourist Attractions in Kazakhstan
- Big Almaty Lake
- Ile-Alatau National Park
- Lake Kaindy
- Charyn Canyon
- Turgen Gorge
- Altyn-Emel National Park
- Issyk Lake
- Kolsai Lakes
- The sacred sanctuary of Tamgaly-Tas
- Nomad’s Land
- Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve
- The Aisha Bibi Mausoleum
- The Lost City of Sauran