Astana

[ ahs-tah-nah ]

noun

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

Astana

/ æˈstænə /

noun

1. 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) Former namesuntil 1961Akmolinsk1961–94Tselinograd1994–98Akmola

Example Sentences

With the exception of the fort and commandant's house, the "Astana" is the only building on this side of the river.

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