Basic information about Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is by far the largest of the Central Asian states of the former Soviet Union. It has borders with Russia, China, and the Central Asian countries of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
Kazakhstan is the world's ninth biggest country by size, and it is more than twice the size of the other Central Asian states combined. Its lack of significant historical sites and endless featureless steppe have put many off Kazakhstan, while many still are captivated by the emptiness and mystery of this Goliath state. It will be many travelers’ first port of call on their Central Asian adventure, and there is much for the intrepid traveler to enjoy. Kazakhstan is the richest country in Central Asia, due to its large oil and natural gas reserves. The country is also the largest landlocked country. (Wikitravel)

Capital: Nur-Sultan (former Astana) (51°10′N 71°25′E) 
The largest city with a population of more than 1.8 million people is Almaty.
Largest city: The largest in terms of population is the city of Almaty. 
And the largest in territory - the city of Shymkent
Official languages: 
Kazakh (national) 
Russian
Ethnic groups:
67,98 % Kazakh
19,32 % Russian
3,21 % Uzbek
1,47 % Ukrainian
1,47 % Uyghur
1,1 % Tatar
1.1% German
4.35% others
Independence from the USSR: 1991
Area: 2 724 902 км²
Population: 18,671,893 
Density: 5.94/km2
Currency: Tenge (₸) (KZT)
Time: zone West / East (UTC+5 / +6)