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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Kazakhstan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 2,724,900 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Central Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
2,724,900 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
7/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+5/6
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Continental, extreme cold winters, hot summers
general type

Location and Position

Kazakhstan is situated in Central Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. As a landlocked country, Kazakhstan has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Kazakhstan covers a total area of 2,724,900 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 19.2M across this area, the population density is 7/km². The capital city is Astana.

Climate

The climate of Kazakhstan is continental, extreme cold winters, hot summers. The best time to visit is generally May–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Kazakhstan

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Russia
Moscow
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China
Beijing
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Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
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Uzbekistan
Tashkent
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Turkmenistan
Ashgabat

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kazakhstan located?

Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia, Asia. The capital city is Astana.

How large is Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan has a total area of 2,724,900 km² with a population density of 7/km².

What countries border Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan shares land borders with: Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan.

What is the climate of Kazakhstan?

The climate of Kazakhstan is Continental, extreme cold winters, hot summers. The best time to visit is May–September.

What timezone is Kazakhstan in?

Kazakhstan observes UTC+5/6 timezone.

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