Kazakhstan is currently one of the most popular destinations to study medicine and dentistry abroad in English. Affordability and high-quality medical education are the main factors that distinguish Kazakhstan from the rest of Europe. Additionally, the country has a welcoming atmosphere with very friendly people and an interesting culture that makes the student experience enjoyable and memorable.
Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is considered a transcontinental country located mainly in Central Asia.
West of the Ural River in Europe, it occupies a small part. Covering 2,724,900 square kilometers (1,052,100 sq mi) in land area, it shares land borders with Russia to the north, China and Kyrgyzstan to the east, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to the south, and they border a large part of the Caspian Sea to the southwest.
Mongolia is not limited to Kazakhstan, although only 37 kilometers, is separated by a short stretch of border between Russia and China. Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world, and it is the 9th largest country.
The population is 18.8 million, and it has one of the lowest population densities in the world, with less than 6 people per km2 (15 people per square mile).
The capital of Kazakhstan has been Nur-Sultan, formerly Astana, since 1997. It was moved from Almaty, the country's largest city. From the territory of Kazakhstan, it is historically inhabited by nomadic groups and empires.