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This is a list of all cities and settlements in Kazakhstan with a population of at least fifty thousand people as of official population estimates in 2023. The three largest cities are Almaty, Astana (the national capital), and Shymkent; as cities of republican significance, they are administratively independent and belong to no region.
Almaty, [a] formerly Alma-Ata, [b] is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population exceeding two million residents within its metropolitan area. [8] Located in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains in southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan, Almaty stands as a pivotal center of culture, commerce, finance and innovation.
Provinces and main cities of Kazakhstan. The following is a list of cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants in Kazakhstan. The names of many places have been changed during the 20th and 21st centuries, sometimes more than once. Wherever possible, the old names have been included and linked to the new ones. As of April 2024, the share of ...
Astana, [a] formerly known as Nur-Sultan, Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, and Akmola, [15] is the capital city of Kazakhstan.With a population of 1,350,228 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, which had been the capital until 1997. [16]
The capital and second largest city in Kazakhstan. After Kazakhstan gained its independence in 1991, the city and the region were renamed from Tselinograd to Aqmola. The name was often translated as "White Tombstone", but actually means "Holy Place" or "Holy Shrine".
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Pages in category "Cities and towns in Kazakhstan" The following 112 pages are in this category, out of 112 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
At 1,100 meters (3,610 feet) above sea level, it is one of the main landmarks of the city and a symbol of Almaty. Atop the hill is the Kök Töbe Recreation Area, featuring amusement park attractions, restaurants, and viewing platforms. The hill is accessible by road or the Köktöbe cable car, with the City Terminal located near Hotel Kazakhstan.