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Kazakhstan Neighboring Countries

Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia (Asia), with its capital in Astana. The official languages are Kazakh, Russian. The currency is Kazakhstani tenge.

What are the neighboring countries of Kazakhstan? Kazakhstan shares land borders with 5 countries. These Kazakhstan neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Kazakhstan at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Kazakhstan neighboring countries are: China, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Kazakhstan and its border countries. The map highlights Kazakhstan in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Kazakhstan

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Kazakhstan?

The neighboring countries of Kazakhstan are: China, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Kazakhstan?

Countries in Asia with 5 land borders: Laos, Israel, Syria, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Myanmar, Jordan.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Kazakhstan?

Countries in Asia with more than 5 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, India.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Kazakhstan?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 5 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Kazakhstan?

The capitals of countries bordering Kazakhstan are:
  • China: Beijing
  • Russia: Moscow
  • Turkmenistan: Ashgabat
  • Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek
  • Uzbekistan: Tashkent

What are the country codes of Kazakhstan's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Kazakhstan's neighbors are:
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Russia: RU (ISO 2) / RUS (ISO 3)
  • Turkmenistan: TM (ISO 2) / TKM (ISO 3)
  • Kyrgyzstan: KG (ISO 2) / KGZ (ISO 3)
  • Uzbekistan: UZ (ISO 2) / UZB (ISO 3)