Kazakhstan, Country in Central Asia.
The nation spans 2,724,900 square kilometers across steppes, mountains, deserts, and forests, making it the ninth largest country in the world.
Following centuries of nomadic civilizations and Russian control, Kazakhstan declared independence from the Soviet Union on December 16, 1991, marking a new national chapter.
The population includes Kazakhs, Russians, Uzbeks, Ukrainians, Germans, and Tatars, with Kazakh and Russian languages maintaining official status throughout the territory.
The capital Astana functions as a governmental center, while the former capital Almaty remains the commercial and financial center of the country.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome serves as the primary space launch facility for international missions, operating under a long-term lease agreement with Russia.
Inception: 1991
Capital city: Astana
Part of: Central Asia, Eastern Europe
Shares border with: Turkmenistan, People's Republic of China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia
Website: https://gov.kz
GPS coordinates: 48.10130,66.77808
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
List of protected natural sites in Kazakhstan including national parks, reserves, lakes, mountains, canyons, and waterfalls that represent the diversity of the country's landscapes
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
547.2 km
Bayterek
475.4 km
Belukha Mountain
1456.3 km
Charyn Canyon
1090.7 km
Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve
710.6 km
Khan Tengri
1236.7 km
Zhanaozen
1202.5 km
Arystan Bab Mausoleum
595.9 km
Turkestan–Siberia Railway
943.3 km
Markakol State Nature Reserve
1399.7 km
Big Almaty Lake
972.7 km
Almaty State Nature Reserve
994.6 km
Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve
313.1 km
Altyn-Emel National Park
1033.4 km
Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
476.7 km
Alakol State Nature Reserve
1154.1 km
Auezov Theatre
955.2 km
Naurzum Nature Reserve
417.3 km
Burabay National Park
607.7 km
Astana Opera
474.9 km
Natural Monument «Singing barchans»
1025 km
Kapchagay Reservoir
954.7 km
Ustyurt Nature Reserve
1137.8 km
Issyk kurgan
994.6 km
Bukhtarma Reservoir
1287.9 km
Karakhan Mausoleum
681.2 km
Ak Orda Presidential Palace
476 km
Qarağandı metallurgical plant
503.7 kmReviews
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