Astana

American

[ahs-tah-nah] / ɑs tɑˈnɑ /

noun

the capital city of Kazakhstan, in the northern part, on the Ishim River.

Astana British

/ æˈstænə /

noun

Former names: Akmolinsk. Tselinograd. Akmola. the capital of Kazakhstan, in the N of the country; replaced Almaty as capital in 1997; an important railway junction. Pop: 335 000 (2005 est)

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Meanwhile, Xi visited Astana in June, and China -- which shares borders with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan -- has presented itself as a main commercial partner, investing in huge infrastructure projects.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Certain Kazakh vendors selling Molecule to Russians told the BBC they bought stock from friends or warehouses in the capital Astana but couldn't name the original supplier.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Astrophysicist Dr Nicolas Peretto will be teaching a data science module at the Astana campus starting in April.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

More than 300 students have started lectures at the new campus, named Cardiff University Kazakhstan, in the capital Astana.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Astana has embarked upon an industrial policy designed to diversify the economy away from overdependence on the oil sector by developing light industry.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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