Kazakhstan Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Common Name | Kazakhstan – /ˈkɑ.zəkˌstæn/ |
| Nationality | Kazakhstani(s) – noun, Kazakhstani – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
| Administrative Divisions | 17 provinces and 4 cities |
| Total Population | 20.1 million (#64) with 58.2% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Astana (capital city), Almaty, Shimkent |
| Major Languages | Kazakh (official), Russian |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 91% of total population |
| Currency | Tenge (KZT) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $512.0 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $26,100 (#78) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 2,724,900 sq km / 1,052,090 sq mi (#10) with 0.9% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Central Asia |
| Bordering Countries | China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Aral Sea, Caspian Sea |
National Anthem: “Menin Qazaqstanim” (My Kazakhstan)