What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana
Astana is the capital city and seat of government of Kazakhstan, a country in Central Asia. Kazakhstan uses the ISO codes KZ and KAZ, and its international dialling code is +76. The currency in use is the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).
For the full profile of Kazakhstan, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Kazakhstan country page. The country has an estimated population of 20,843,754 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Kazakhstan
- Capital: Astana
- Region: Central Asia
- Currency: Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
- Calling code: +76, +77
- Flag emoji: 🇰🇿
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
Is Astana the largest city in Kazakhstan?
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Astana?
Astana, like the rest of Kazakhstan, uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT, symbol ₸).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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