Capital of Kazakhstan: Astana
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. Kazakhstan sits in Asia, has a population of 19,397,998, and uses the KZT. Official languages include Kazakh, Russian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Astana
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~19,397,998
- Area: 2,724,900 km²
- Population density: 7.1 people per km²
- Official languages: Kazakh, Russian
- Currency: KZT
- ISO code: KZ
How big is Kazakhstan?
By population, Kazakhstan ranks 66th in the world, holding roughly 0.24% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 9th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Kazakhstan has 7.1 people per square kilometre, which is about 8.3 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Kazakhstan is the 25th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Kazakhstan in population are Chile (19,603,733) and Romania (19,659,267).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Argentina (2,780,400 km²) and Algeria (2,381,741 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Kazakh is listed as an official language of Kazakhstan alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Kazakhstan uses the KZT, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Kazakhstan in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Kazakhstan belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Kazakhstan and a page on the flag of Kazakhstan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana.
What is the population of Kazakhstan?
About 19,397,998, making it the 66th most populous country in the world.
How big is Kazakhstan?
2,724,900 square kilometres, ranking 9th by land area, at a density of 7.1 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Kazakhstan use?
The KZT, which no other country uses.