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Kazakhstan

country · Kazakhstan

Overview

Kazakhstan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Nur-Sultan.

Key facts

CountryKazakhstan
CurrencyKZT

About the country

Kazakhstan is a country in Asia.

The capital city is Nur-Sultan.

Practical information

The currency is the KZT (Tenge).

The main language spoken is Kazakh.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Most international visitors arrive in Kazakhstan by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.

Cities in Kazakhstan

Among the places worth a look in Kazakhstan are Almaty, Shymkent, Astana, Aktobe, Taraz, Pavlodar, Turkistan, Konayev, Karagandy and Atyrau — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.

Exploring the country

A trip to Kazakhstan usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Kazakhstan

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Getting around Kazakhstan

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.