Astana

Name: Astana
Address: Central Asia, Kazakhstan

Central Asia, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

People from Astana are called:

Male/General:

Astanan

Pronunciation:

/əsˈtɑːnə/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,350,228 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kazakhstan
Region:: Central Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Kazakh, meaning 'capital'. Formerly Nur-Sultan (2019-2022). The demonym is 'Astanan'.

About Astana

Capital of Kazakhstan since 1997, replacing Almaty.
Modern, futuristic city rising from the steppe.
Known for striking contemporary architecture.
Home to Bayterek Tower and numerous government buildings.
One of the coldest capitals in the world.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Almaty

1,200 km south

People are called:

Almatinskian

Tashkent

2,000 km southwest

People are called:

Tashkenter

Bishkek

1,800 km south

People are called:

Bishkeker

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,350,228 (2024 est.)
Country:: Kazakhstan
Region:: Central Asia

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