Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,622,245 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, the national capital until 1997. The city lies on
Almaty
…States. Almaty was the capital of Kazakhstan from 1929 to 1991 (during the Soviet era) and after independence until 1997, when the capital was moved to Akmola (now Astana). It is classified as a city of republican significance. Almaty has hosted international events, including the Alma-Ata Primary Healthcare…