Astana
[ ahs-tah-nah ]
/ ɑs tɑˈnɑ /
noun
the capital city of Kazakhstan, in the northern part, on the Ishim River.
Formerly
Aqmola.
Example sentences from the Web for astana
With the exception of the fort and commandant's house, the "Astana" is the only building on this side of the river.
On the Equator |Harry de Windt
British Dictionary definitions for astana
Astana
/ (æˈstænə) /
noun
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 names: (until 1961) Akmolinsk, (1961–94) Tselinograd, (1994–98) Akmola