Capital: Astana
Population: 17,061,704 (estimated in 2015)
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Official Languages: Kazakh (Qazaq), Russian
Unofficial Languages: Other ethnic, minority dialects
Main Religions: Islam, Christianity
Ethnic Groups: Kazakh or Qazaq, Russian, Uzbek, Ukrainian, Tatar, Uighur, and others
Largest Cities: Almaty, Karagandy, Shymkent, Taraz, Astana
Main Sport: Football, Boxing, Wrestling
Political System: Authoritarian Presidential Rule
