Kazakhstan
Capital
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Population
~19 million
Currency
Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Religion
- Islam, Christianity
- Climate
- Continental; cold winters and hot summers
Culture & History
Known for: being the largest landlocked country, its oil reserves, and Borat stereotypes
Also famous for: Baikonur Cosmodrome, vast steppes, and nomadic traditions
Food: Beshbarmak (boiled meat with noodles)
Brief History
Nomadic peoples; part of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union; independent republic; rich in natural resources (oil, gas)