Kazakhstan (KZ)
Kazakhstan is the world's ninth-largest country by area and the largest landlocked nation — a vast Central Asian republic stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Altai Mountains, encompassing endless steppes, dramatic canyons, and the remnants of the ancient Silk Road.
Capital: Astana
Region: Asia
Language: Kazakh
Currency: KZT (₸)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
102
Fire Brigade
101
Ambulance
103
Poison Control
+7 727 279 75 88 (Almaty Toxicology Centre)
Mental Health
National Psychological Help Line: 150 (free, 24/7 in Kazakhstan)
Domestic Violence
Crisis Centre hotline: 150 or 8 800 080 02 50 (free)
Child Protection
Child helpline: 111 (free, 24/7)
Road Assistance
Kazakhavto assistance: +7 727 258 49 59. Most insurance policies include roadside assistance — check your policy. In Almaty, commercial tow services respond within 30–60 min.
Emergency Medical Service (Skoraya Pomoshch)
103
The national ambulance and emergency medical service. Also handles urgent out-of-hours calls. Private clinics offer 24/7 emergency services in Almaty and Astana.
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How to call emergency services in Kazakhstan
For 112: works from any phone including without SIM. Operators speak Kazakh and Russian; English speakers available in major cities. State your location (city, district, street), type of emergency, and stay on the line. Give your phone number in case of disconnection.