Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country.

Country

At a glance

Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Astana

Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)

Languages: Kazakh & Russian

Best time: May–Sep

Weather: Continental; hot summers and very cold winters

Top attractions: Astana • Almaty • Charyn Canyon • Kolsai Lakes • Turkistan • Big Almaty Lake

Nature: Altai & Tian Shan mountains • steppes • lakes • canyons • deserts

Quick fact: Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country.