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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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Coming off a breakout 2025 during which she won World Cup golds in Astana and Delhi before becoming world champion in Liverpool, Lamboria is in Glasgow with an uncomplicated ambition.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

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

Boore is one of more than 1,000 Wales fans who have made the long journey to Astana.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025

The Aline was anchoring off the town when a message was brought us from the Raja, who kindly offered to place the "Astana" bungalow aforementioned at our disposal during our stay in the country.

From On the Equator by De Windt, Harry

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