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If you're not a fan of endless semi-arid steppe and decaying industrial cities, Kazakhstan (Kazakstan) may seem bleak, but those who enjoy remoteness, wide open spaces, lunar landscapes, long hypnotic train rides and horse sausage will definitely be in their element.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Kazakhstan
Population
15,233,000
Currency
Name: Tenge
Code: KZT
Symbol: T
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Kazakh, Russian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +5
GMT/UTC +6
Country Dialing Code
+7
Weights & Measures
Metric
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