Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Astana, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Astana
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 2,717,116 km² Number 9 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana. Astana replaced Almaty as the capital in 1997. It was called Nur-Sultan from 2019 to 2022.
Which countries border Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan shares land borders with 5 countries: China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Astana |
|---|---|---|
 Kyrgyzstan | Bishkek | 953 km (592 mi) |
 Uzbekistan | Tashkent | 1,110 km (690 mi) |
 Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | 1,792 km (1,114 mi) |
 Russia | Moscow | 2,272 km (1,412 mi) |
 China | Beijing | 3,653 km (2,270 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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