5 Countries start with the Letter K.
Countries That Begins With K – List Of Countries In the World Starts From Letter K
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, with its smaller part west of the Ural River in Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan shares borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, and also adjoins a large part of the Caspian Sea. The terrain of Kazakhstan includes flatlands, steppe, taiga, rock canyons, hills, deltas, snow–capped mountains, and deserts.
With an estimated 18 million people as of 2020, Kazakhstan is the world‘s ninth–most populous country. The capital is Nur–Sultan (formerly Astana until March 2019), and the largest city is Almaty.
Kazakhstan‘s territory stretches roughly 2,724,900 square kilometers (1,052,100 sq mi) making it one of the largest landlocked countries. Kazakhstan shares land borders with Russia (6,846 km or 4,254 mi), China (1,533 km or 951 mi), Kyrgyzstan (1,051 km or 653 mi), Uzbekistan (425 km or 264 mi), and Turkmenistan (379 km or 235 mi), and also adjoins a large part of the Caspian Sea (12,000 km2 or 4,633 sq mi).
It is therefore geographically the largest landlocked country and is one of two landlocked countries (the other being Bolivia) that are not contiguous with other landlocked countries. The territory of Kazakhstan has historically been inhabited by nomadic tribes. This changed in the 13th century when Genghis Khan occupied the country as part of the Mongolian Empire. Following internal struggles among the conquerors, power eventually reverted to the nomads.
By the 16th century, the Kazakh emerged as a distinct group, divided into three jüz (ancestor branches). The Russians began advancing into the Kazakh steppe in the 18th century, and by the mid–19th century, they nominally ruled all of Kazakhstan as part of the Russian Empire.
Kenya
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in Africa with 47 semiautonomous counties governed by elected governors. The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub. Its people come from a variety of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Kenya has a tropical climate. The terrain comprises coastal plains, central highlands, Rift Valley highlands, and mountains.
The economy of Kenya is a market–based economy with a liberalized external trade system and a few state–owned enterprises. The country is generally perceived as East Africa‘s most developed nation.
Kiribati
Kiribati is an island country located in the central Pacific Ocean. The archipelago comprises 33 atolls and reef islands and one raised coral island, Banaba. They have a total land area of 800 square kilometers and are dispersed over 3.5 million square kilometers. The Gilbert Islands and the Line Islands, which are about 1,000 kilometers apart, form the two groups of islands that comprise Kiribati.
The Gilbert Islands are the main inhabited islands and include Banaba, Tarawa, Marakei, Abaiang, Maiana, Kuria, Aranuka, and Nikunau, while the Line Islands include Tabuaeran, Teraina, Kiritimati, Fanning, Washington, Christmas, and Flint. The capital city of Kiribati is South Tarawa, which is located in the Gilbert Islands.
The country is a sovereign republic and a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations. The economy of Kiribati is highly dependent on fishing, agriculture, and tourism. The main exports of Kiribati include copra, tuna, and seaweed.
Kuwait
Kuwait lies at the north–western tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north. The small country is home to the largest number of foreign workers in the Gulf region. The majority of the population is Sunni Muslim, while the rest is Shia. The official language of Kuwait is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken.
The country‘s economy is based on oil and gas production and exports, and Kuwait is one of the world‘s largest exporters of oil. The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest–valued currency in the world. Kuwait has a high standard of living, and its citizens enjoy free healthcare and education.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the east. Its capital and largest city are Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan‘s primary ethnic group is the Kyrgyz people, a Turkic people, who constitute about 70% of the country‘s population.
The majority of Kyrgyz people are Sunni Muslims. The territory of Kyrgyzstan has been inhabited since the 2nd millennium BC. It has been ruled by various empires and regimes, including the Achaemenid Empire, Alexander the Great‘s Macedonian Empire, the Khanate of Kokand, the Chinese Qing Dynasty, and the Russian Empire. The Kyrgyz Republic was established in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country with an average elevation of 2,750 meters (9,020 ft). It is mostly covered by the the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. The climate in Kyrgyzstan is continental, with cold winters and hot summers. The economy of Kyrgyzstan is heavily dependent on agriculture and mining. The country also has significant deposits of gold, mercury, uranium, and rare earth metals.
The Kyrgyzstan economy is small and vulnerable to external shocks. Remittances from Kyrgyzstanis working abroad account for more than 30% of GDP. It is a vital source of income for many families. Kyrgyzstan has a landlocked mountainous terrain and is one of the least developed countries in the former Soviet Union. Corruption is widespread, and the country faces significant challenges in improving the rule of law and protecting human rights.
