description Kazakhstan Overview
Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country and the ninth-largest country overall, spanning Central Asia and a small part of Eastern Europe west of the Ural River. Independent of the Soviet Union in 1991, it moved its capital to Astana, while Almaty remains the largest city. Its vast steppe and desert terrain hosts the Baikonur Cosmodrome, leased to Russia and still the launch site for crewed spaceflights, including Yuri Gagarin's in 1961. Oil from Caspian Sea fields such as Tengiz underpins the economy.
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What is Kazakhstan's capital?
Astana is Kazakhstan's capital. Almaty remains the country's largest city and an important cultural and economic center.
When did Kazakhstan become independent?
Kazakhstan declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It is the largest country in Central Asia and extends west of the Ural River into Europe.
Is Kazakhstan landlocked?
Yes. Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country, although it borders the Caspian Sea, which is an enclosed inland body of water.
Where is Kazakhstan located?
Kazakhstan spans Central Asia and a small part of Eastern Europe. It borders Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
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