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where is kazakhstan located

Kazakhstan is located mainly in Central Asia, with a smaller portion extending into Eastern Europe.

Quick Scoop: Where Is Kazakhstan?

  • Kazakhstan lies between Russia to the north and west and China to the east.
  • To the south, it borders Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
  • It stretches from the shores of the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains in the east.
  • The country sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, at the junction of Europe and Asia.
  • It is the world’s largest landlocked country and the ninth-largest country overall by area.

In simple terms: if you look at a world map, you’ll find Kazakhstan just south of Russia and west of China, forming the heart of Central Asia.

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