Almaty

Name: Almaty
Address: Central Asia, Kazakhstan

Central Asia, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

People from Almaty are called:

Male/General:

Almatinskian

Pronunciation:

/ˌɑːlməˈtiː/

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,197,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kazakhstan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Kazakh 'Алматы', meaning 'place of apples'. Formerly Alma-Ata. The demonym is 'Almatinskian'.

About Almaty

Largest city in Kazakhstan and former capital.
Financial and cultural center of Kazakhstan.
Located near mountains, known for scenic beauty.
Major hub for business and commerce in Central Asia.
Home to ski resorts and vibrant urban culture.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Bishkek

240 km east

People are called:

Bishkeker

Tashkent

700 km west

People are called:

Tashkenter

Osh

900 km southeast

People are called:

Oshite

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,197,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kazakhstan
Region:: Central Asia

Explore Almaty

Want to explore where Almatinskians live? Here's the atlas that does it best:

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