'''Kazakhstan''' (Republic of Kazakhstan), is a country in central [[Asia]]. Its capital is Astana. It consistently ranks as the most developed, stable, and prosperous Central Asian republics.
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'''Kazakhstan''' (Republic of Kazakhstan), is a country located mainly in central [[Asia]], with a smaller portion located in [[Eastern Europe]]. It is the largest landlocked country in the world, and the 9th largest country by land area overall. Its capital is Astana. It consistently ranks as the most developed, stable, and prosperous Central Asian republics.