What is another word for Republic Of Kazakhstan?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈʌblɪk ɒv kˈazɐkhstˌan] (IPA) 
The Republic of Kazakhstan is a country located in Central Asia, which gained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This country, bordered by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, is also known by several other names. Some synonyms for the Republic of Kazakhstan include Kazakhstan, Kazakstan, Kazakh, Kazakhstani, and Qazaqstan. Other variations include the Republic of Qazaqstan and the Qazaq Republic. The name Kazakhstan is thought to have originated from the Turkic words 'qaz', meaning 'to wander', and 'stan', meaning 'land of', signifying the country's nomadic history and vast landscapes.
