Kazakhstan Travel Guide
Season • Note
Are April and May good months to visit Kazakhstan?
April
Shoulder
season
May
Semi-high
season
Did you know?
The surface area of Kazakhstan is 1.05 mil. mi², which puts the country in position number 114 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Astana (KZ) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5930 miles
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Safety
General travel safety level in Kazakhstan on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).
Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Kazakhstan
| Miles | Almaty | Astana | Aktobe | Aktau | Shymkent | Karaganda | Ust-Kamenogorsk | Turkestan |
| Almaty | - | 603 | 1050 | 1288 | 378 | 489 | 536 | 436 |
| Astana | 603 | - | 625 | 1075 | 615 | 117 | 497 | 561 |
| Aktobe | 1050 | 625 | - | 539 | 807 | 706 | 1122 | 712 |
| Aktau | 1288 | 1075 | 539 | - | 934 | 1117 | 1537 | 857 |
| Shymkent | 378 | 615 | 807 | 934 | - | 544 | 814 | 96 |
| Karaganda | 489 | 117 | 706 | 1117 | 544 | - | 424 | 504 |
| Ust-Kamenogorsk | 536 | 497 | 1122 | 1537 | 814 | 424 | - | 819 |
| Turkestan | 436 | 561 | 712 | 857 | 96 | 504 | 819 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Kazakhstan
- Cuisine
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Vaccinations
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You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Kazakhstan.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
Rabies
Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Keep away from animals
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Kazakhstan for tourism
A visa is not required.
- Allowed stay: 30 days
- As part of the no-visa pilot program in period July 15, 2014 – July 15, 2015. In June 2015 this program was extended until December 31, 2017.
Electricity
220V (50 Hz)
In Kazakhstan the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.
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Type C
Type FFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 113 / 231 Ranking | 18 776 707 Kazakh 63.1%, Russian 23.7%, Uzbek 2.9%, Ukrainian 2.1%, Uighur 1.4%, Tatar 1.3%, German 1.1% |
Area | 114 / 232 Ranking | 1.05 mil. mi² It is approximately 29% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 109 / 221 Ranking | 72.3 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 67.1women 77.1 |
Median age | 109 / 222 Ranking | 31.6 Average age of population expressed in years.men 30.3women 32.8 |
Population growth | 108 / 224 Ranking | 0.81% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 102 / 210 Ranking | 99.8% Ability to read, write and count.men 99.8%women 99.7% |
GDP | 97 / 194 Ranking | 26 744 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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