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Akmola

Akmola

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The former name of Kazakhstan's capital city, later called Astana and Nur-Sultan
  • proper noun
: Akmola
  • The name Akmola was later changed to Astana, and then to Nur-Sultan.

Examples

  • The city of Akmola was renamed to Astana in 1998.

  • Did you know that Akmola was once the capital of Kazakhstan?

  • Few people outside Kazakhstan are familiar with the city's old name, Akmola.

  • In 1998, the government decided to move the capital to Akmola.

  • Before it was renamed Astana, the city was known as Akmola.

  • In 1998, Akmola officially became the capital city of Kazakhstan.

  • Many historical buildings in Akmola reflect its rich cultural heritage.

Synonyms

Astana
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Capital city of Kazakhstan in the north since 1998

is the earlier name used before the city's renaming

Surface Forms

Akmola main

Etymology

Akmola comes from Kazakh parts aq 'white' and mola 'grave' or 'mound'. So it likely meant a 'white grave' or a light-coloured hill, which is why the place was called Akmola before it became Astana.