Kazakhstan
country · Kazakhstan
Overview
Kazakhstan is a country in Asia, with its capital at Nur-Sultan.
Key facts
| Country | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Currency | KZT |
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
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.