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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In Astana, schools are overloaded, and heating and water supply systems are struggling to cope, he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Around 25-30 percent of the Kazakh population live in just three cities: the capital Astana in the centre, and the southern metropolises of Almaty and Shymkent.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

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

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025

In the aftermath of his side's hard-earned 1-0 win at Astana Arena, Bellamy relented.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025

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

From On the Equator by Harry De Windt

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