Kazakhstan is a country located in Central Asia and is the world’s largest landlocked country. It is bordered by Russia to the north, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the west. The capital city is Nur-Sultan, previously known as Astana, which was renamed in 2019. Kazakhstan covers an area of approximately 2.7 million square kilometers (1.05 million square miles) and is characterized by vast steppe regions, deserts, and mountain ranges. The country has a diverse landscape and a population that includes various ethnic groups, with ethnic Kazakhs being the majority.
Kazakhstan’s economy is one of the largest in the region, driven by natural resources, particularly oil, gas, and minerals. The country is a member of several international organizations and regional agreements, and it has a strategic position that makes it a key player in trade and energy in Central Asia. The official languages are Kazakh and Russian, reflecting the country’s multicultural identity and historical ties.
Major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Market Share Kazakhstan’s telecom market is dominated by a few large providers, led by the former state monopoly Kazakhtelecom. Kazakhtelecom (including its mobile subsidiaries) accounts for roughly 60% of the telecom market by revenue ar2023.telecom.kz. It owns major stakes in mobile operators Kcell and Tele2/Altel, consolidating much of the market under its group.…
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