GK
COUNTRY CAPITALS
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Question
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Which is the capital of “Kazakhstan"?
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Abuja
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Astana
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Montevideo
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Saint George’s
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 1991 following Kazakhstan’s independence, the name was changed to Akmola. In December 1997, the city replaced Almaty as the capital of Kazakhstan, and in May 1998, it was renamed Astana, which means “capital city” in Kazakh.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on Saturday, officially changing the name of the capital Nur Sultan to Astana.
Detailed explanation-3: -Its capital is Astana, known as Nur-Sultan from 2019 to 2022. Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, was the country’s capital until 1997.
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