Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, located mainly in Central Asia, is the largest landlocked country in the world. It borders Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, and also has access to the Caspian Sea. The country is characterised by vast lowlands and mountains such as the Altai and the Tian Shan. The capital is Astana, and the official languages are Kazakh and Russian. The climate is continental, with hot summers and freezing winters. The best time to visit is spring or autumn, when temperatures are moderate.
