Kazakhstan: flag, capital and facts
Kazakhstan is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is Astana. Population — 20,592,571. Area — 2,724,900 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Kazakhstan
Sky blue, like the sky over the steppe, with a sun and an eagle.
The capital of Kazakhstan — Astana
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan. The city changed its name several times: Tselinograd, Akmola, Astana, Nur-Sultan, then Astana again. Astana means simply 'capital' in Kazakh.
Facts about Kazakhstan
- Official name
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- Capital
- Astana
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 20,592,571
- Area
- 2,724,900 km²
- Currency
- KZT (₸)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 48°, 68°
How to remember the name
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Flags that look alike
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Other countries of South & Central Asia
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