Facts about Kazakstan

 
 

  • With an area of 2,717,300 sq km (1,049,155 sq mi) roughly five times the area of France. Kazakstan is the second largest member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
  • Almost all of Kazakstan is located in Asia, but a small portion is located in Europe.
  • Almaty is the capital and largest city.