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