Astana.
capital of Kazakhstan
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 175
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The German government has committed finances to support a cultural center located in Astana.Some support1 report
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Air Astana expands its network to Bangkok and Guangzhou, while Boeing begins factory flight testing of the 787-9 Dreamliner in Charleston.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan hosts business forums in Astana and strengthens transport corridors.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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ECO held a transport ministers meeting in Astana, focusing on digital trade and increased rail freight between Iran and Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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The 14th transport ministers meeting was held in Astana, resulting in agreements to develop freight ties with ECO member states.Some support1 report
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Autonomous trucks crossed the border into Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Belgium plans to open an embassy in Uzbekistan.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A meeting involving the secretariat was held in Astana on October 8, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Astana hosts a current government data center while the country develops a data center hub in Ekibastuz.Some support5 reports
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Pilot projects were launched in Kyzylorda and Pavlodar regions, while experienced teachers delivered lessons from Astana.Some support1 report
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Astana court banned the Tabligh Jamaat organization in 2013.Some support1 report
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WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations.Some support1 report
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Susan Gardner is the Director at the United Nations Environment Programme, and Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan and the Changi Airport Group are cooperating on the construction and development of a new airport facility in Astana.Some support2 reports
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Boris Chen is facing fraud charges in Astana, Kazakhstan, related to operating fraudulent clinics, involving a Lexus vehicle.Some support1 report
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Astana is described as an exemplary city of Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Senior World Championships were held in Astana.Some support1 report
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Astana attracts global financial institutions and economic reforms are driving currency performance, solidifying its financial hub status.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Astana hosts major international tech conferences and integrates OpenAI APIs into national AI initiatives.Well supported4 reports
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RIKO has opened a representative office in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan moved its capital from Almaty to Astana and approved a master plan for the new capital city.Well supported7 reports
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A fund is building a fiber-optic line across the Caspian Sea, a data center in Astana, and planning Almaty power modernization projects.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan hosts potential peace talks in Astana, with leaders considering visits to Kyiv and Moscow.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan President Tokayev's government disbanded the Assembly, and Astana committed to building a unified civic society.Some support2 reports
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Astana hosts a major breed exhibition in Kazakhstan, focusing on national breed recognition efforts.Some support1 report
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Central Asia includes Astana as a key strategic hub for dialogue, leveraging the UN Economic and Social Council.Some support2 reports
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Astana hosts the ICAO Aviation Security Week 2026.Some support3 reports
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Kai-Fu Lee participated in a competition in Astana, Kazakhstan, hosted by Ateneo de Manila University and John Gokongwei School of Management.Some support2 reports
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Kazakhstan hosts a major boxing event in Astana, featuring international competitors from Mexico.Some support1 report
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Planned infrastructure for air taxi services is being developed in Kazakhstan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kazakhstan is holding elections for its new unicameral Parliament, with the Central Election Commission overseeing the process and televised debates underway.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Xi Jinping spoke at the founding of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Astana and Jakarta.Some support1 report
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Astana is currently serving as the location for election monitoring activities related to the ongoing national elections in Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Astana hosts the TAMYZ Forum to discuss current education trends.Some support1 report
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A political scientist in Astana, Kazakhstan, is using a Telegram channel.Some support1 report
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Alibaba Cloud is developing cloud services using the Akashi data centre in Astana.Some support1 report
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The Abraham Accords are reportedly expanding their scope beyond the Middle East.Some support5 reports
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Khabar Agency produced a documentary for national awareness in Astana, Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Plans to launch direct flights between Astana and Shanghai.Some support1 report
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Expert meetings held in Astana discuss national priorities.Some support2 reports
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Kazakhstan's government is seeking investment for waste-to-energy projects, with expansion planned in three major cities.Some support2 reports
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The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBTO) ratification ceremony was held at UN Headquarters, and Kazakhstan established International Day against Nuclear Tests.Some support1 report
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Ukraine intensifies drone attacks on Russian infrastructure, prompting Astana to file a formal protest regarding oil transit through Russian territory.Some support5 reports
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Tokyo and Astana are building a city-to-city partnership for cooperation.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan seeks strategic investment from the U.S., talks from capital, noting intensification since Trump returned.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An international AI centre was established in Astana, and a partnership for a Data Centre Valley project was announced.Some support1 report1 development inside
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KazLLM, an AI model developed under the direct order of the Head of State, was presented in Astana on June 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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Kazatomprom, a company, manages its operations from its headquarters located in Astana.Some support1 report
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Joint maintenance project talks are underway between Air Astana Group and Airbus SAS in Astana, potentially leading to a new maintenance center.Some support1 report
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The OSCE Programme Office is located in Astana, Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Medical staffing levels in Kazakhstan are below the national average, with physician concentration highest in Astana.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan hosts the capital city of Astana and successfully launches Central Asia's first urban light rail system.Well supported6 reports
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What's reaching Astana
Events traced to Astana, step by step, newest first- Rubio's interest may boost investment and activity in AstanaThe heightened diplomatic focus on trade and investment could drive increased operational activity in Astana.Possible
- Solidcore headquarters project signals major investment in AstanaMajor investment and development could boost Astana's profile as a financial hubReported
Around Astana this week
News at the entities that move Astana most-
Kazakhstan StructuralNazarbayev created Astana, Mitterrand reshaped the Paris skyline, and Trump is transforming the White House interior.Moves Astana
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Hong Kong StructuralAu Kam San was sentenced in a Macao court, underscoring the political control of Macau and Hong Kong by China.Moves Astana
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Moscow StructuralJapan sent officials to Moscow to protest Russia's administration of the Kuril Islands.Moves Astana
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Oman TransactionalJoint military exercises, including counter-terrorism drills, commenced and concluded on September 22, 2026, involving Pakistan, Oman, and Russia.Moves Astana
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Caspian Sea OperationalWalker navigated shifting ice over the Bering Strait.Moves Astana
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Almaty OperationalKazakhstan is expanding its infrastructure and international flight network, planning new routes to Tokyo, New York, and Vienna.Moves Astana
Connections
The 40 strongest of 175, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kazakhstan Structural
Astana serves as the official administrative and political capital city of the sovereign state of Kazakhstan.
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Hong Kong Structural
Astana seeks market access to Hong Kong, while Hong Kong's regulatory standards influence companies based in the Astana sphere of influence.
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Almaty Operational
Astana and Almaty maintain complementary and competitive roles as major logistics hubs, following Astana's succession as the national capital.
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Changi Airport Group Operational
The two entities are currently engaged in a business partnership focused on new airport construction and development.
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Caspian Sea Operational
The two entities are engaged in joint projects, specifically dredging and port modernization, indicating active co-action.
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Moscow Structural
Moscow is relocating facilities and logistics operations to Astana to seek operational relief.
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Salalah Operational
Air Astana launched a new international flight route connecting Astana and Salalah.
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Tokyo Operational
The two cities have established a functional city-to-city partnership aimed at cooperation.
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Cambodia Operational
Astana and Cambodia maintain a formal operational relationship through established twin-city and cooperation agreements.
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Guangzhou Operational
Air Astana expanded its operational network from Astana to Guangzhou in 2026.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Astana and Azerbaijan engage in diplomatic meetings and regional cooperation summits.
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China Eastern Airlines Operational
A plan exists to establish direct flight service between Astana and Shanghai.
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Islamabad Operational
The two locations are offered a functional role in international affairs to mediate disputes between neighboring states.
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Bangkok Operational
Air Astana expanded its network to Bangkok in 2026, establishing a direct operational link between the two locations.
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European Investment Bank Operational
The relationship is characterized as a productive partnership aimed at economic development.
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Euronews Structural
Euronews established its editorial hub and expanded team in Astana.
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Vladimir Putin Shared context
Putin made official state visits to Astana, utilizing it as the capital city during his official tours.
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Commonwealth of Independent States Shared context
The Commonwealth of Independent States holds official meetings and conducts policy adoption in Astana.
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Golden Horde Mentioned together
Astana utilizes the symbolism of the Golden Horde in its identity.
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Lausanne Transactional
A press conference for an Astana event was held in Lausanne, establishing a temporary functional link.
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Oman Transactional
The relationship is characterized by episodic diplomatic interaction, specifically state visits conducted by Oman to Astana.
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Pakistan Mentioned together
The relationship is noted as having been strengthened through diplomatic efforts.
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Philippines Transactional
Philippines participated in a competition that was hosted in Astana.
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Gazprom Shared context
same place or sector
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Global Times Shared context
Global Times reports on the happenings and projects within the city of Astana.
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United Nations Shared context
The United Nations operates within the geographic and political context of Astana.
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Kazatomprom Shared context
Kazatomprom is headquartered in Astana, the operational base of the company.
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Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Shared context
The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council holds its council meetings in Astana.
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United Nations Economic and Social Council Shared context
Astana's issues are discussed within the framework provided by the UN Economic and Social Council.
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Alibaba Cloud Shared context
Alibaba Cloud is developing cloud services utilizing a data center located in Astana.
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Caspian Pipeline Consortium Shared context
The company operates within the geopolitical context of Kazakhstan, whose capital is Astana, handling a majority of the country's oil exports via Russian territory.
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Moldova Shared context
Moldovan students participated in an event held in Astana.
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Uzbekistan Mentioned together
Astana is cited as an international center used as a model or example for Uzbekistan's business and economic sphere.
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Jensen Huang Transactional
Jensen Huang plans to visit Astana for AI Month.
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Belgium Shared context
Belgium is planning diplomatic expansion into the Central Asian region where Astana is located.
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Aix Shared context
Aix representatives discuss Central Asian finance and capital pathways specifically in Astana.
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Shymkent Mentioned together
Both cities are described as major logistics nodes in their respective contexts.
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Mher Grigoryan Shared context
same place or sector
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Organization of Turkic States Shared context
Astana is the capital city associated with the political activities of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Airbus SAS Shared context
Airbus SAS is planning the potential establishment of a maintenance center in Astana.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 eventsOctober 2026
7 events- Air Astana expands its network to Bangkok and Guangzhou, while Boeing begins factory flight testing of the 787-9 Dreamliner in Charleston.
- Kazakhstan hosts business forums in Astana and strengthens transport corridors.
- ECO held a transport ministers meeting in Astana, focusing on digital trade and increased rail freight between Iran and Kazakhstan.
- The 14th transport ministers meeting was held in Astana, resulting in agreements to develop freight ties with ECO member states.
- Autonomous trucks crossed the border into Kazakhstan.
- Belgium plans to open an embassy in Uzbekistan.
- A meeting involving the secretariat was held in Astana on October 8, 2026.
September 2026
16 events- Pilot projects were launched in Kyzylorda and Pavlodar regions, while experienced teachers delivered lessons from Astana.
- Astana court banned the Tabligh Jamaat organization in 2013.
- WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- Susan Gardner is the Director at the United Nations Environment Programme, and Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.
- Kazakhstan and the Changi Airport Group are cooperating on the construction and development of a new airport facility in Astana.
- Boris Chen is facing fraud charges in Astana, Kazakhstan, related to operating fraudulent clinics, involving a Lexus vehicle.
- Astana is described as an exemplary city of Kazakhstan.
- Senior World Championships were held in Astana.
- Astana attracts global financial institutions and economic reforms are driving currency performance, solidifying its financial hub status.
- Astana hosts major international tech conferences and integrates OpenAI APIs into national AI initiatives.
- RIKO has opened a representative office in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan.
- A fund is building a fiber-optic line across the Caspian Sea, a data center in Astana, and planning Almaty power modernization projects.
- Kazakhstan hosts potential peace talks in Astana, with leaders considering visits to Kyiv and Moscow.
- Astana hosts a major breed exhibition in Kazakhstan, focusing on national breed recognition efforts.
- Central Asia includes Astana as a key strategic hub for dialogue, leveraging the UN Economic and Social Council.
- Astana hosts the ICAO Aviation Security Week 2026.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
11 events- Kazakhstan moved its capital from Almaty to Astana and approved a master plan for the new capital city.
- Kai-Fu Lee participated in a competition in Astana, Kazakhstan, hosted by Ateneo de Manila University and John Gokongwei School of Management.
- Kazakhstan hosts a major boxing event in Astana, featuring international competitors from Mexico.
- Planned infrastructure for air taxi services is being developed in Kazakhstan.
- Kazakhstan is holding elections for its new unicameral Parliament, with the Central Election Commission overseeing the process and televised debates underway.
- Xi Jinping spoke at the founding of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Astana and Jakarta.
- Astana is currently serving as the location for election monitoring activities related to the ongoing national elections in Kazakhstan.
- Astana hosts the TAMYZ Forum to discuss current education trends.
- A political scientist in Astana, Kazakhstan, is using a Telegram channel.
- Alibaba Cloud is developing cloud services using the Akashi data centre in Astana.
- The Abraham Accords are reportedly expanding their scope beyond the Middle East.
July 2026
8 events- Kazakhstan President Tokayev's government disbanded the Assembly, and Astana committed to building a unified civic society.
- Khabar Agency produced a documentary for national awareness in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Plans to launch direct flights between Astana and Shanghai.
- Expert meetings held in Astana discuss national priorities.
- Kazakhstan's government is seeking investment for waste-to-energy projects, with expansion planned in three major cities.
- The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBTO) ratification ceremony was held at UN Headquarters, and Kazakhstan established International Day against Nuclear Tests.
- Ukraine intensifies drone attacks on Russian infrastructure, prompting Astana to file a formal protest regarding oil transit through Russian territory.
- Tokyo and Astana are building a city-to-city partnership for cooperation.
June 2026
9 events- Astana hosts a current government data center while the country develops a data center hub in Ekibastuz.
- Kazakhstan seeks strategic investment from the U.S., talks from capital, noting intensification since Trump returned.
- An international AI centre was established in Astana, and a partnership for a Data Centre Valley project was announced.
- KazLLM, an AI model developed under the direct order of the Head of State, was presented in Astana on June 24, 2026.
- Kazatomprom, a company, manages its operations from its headquarters located in Astana.
- Joint maintenance project talks are underway between Air Astana Group and Airbus SAS in Astana, potentially leading to a new maintenance center.
- The OSCE Programme Office is located in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Medical staffing levels in Kazakhstan are below the national average, with physician concentration highest in Astana.
- Kazakhstan hosts the capital city of Astana and successfully launches Central Asia's first urban light rail system.