Formerly known as Akmola, the remote city of Astana was made Kazakhstan's new capital, possibly for reasons of national security.    From Wordnik.com.  [1998, June 9] Reference

Astana (Akmola) (capital) Kazakhstan 51 10 N 71 30 E.    From Wordnik.com.  [The 2001 CIA World Factbook] Reference

The old name, Akmola, translates to "" white grave. ''.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Leader's Legacy] Reference

Akmola (city; former name Kazakhstan 51 10 N 71 30 E for Astana).    From Wordnik.com.  [The 2007 CIA World Factbook] Reference

Inmates had barricaded themselves inside their cells at the site in the Akmola region.    From Wordnik.com.  [BBC News - Home] Reference

This city, known at the time as Akmola, officially became the capital in 1997 - almost six years after Kazakhstan declared independence from the erstwhile USSR.    From Wordnik.com.  [India eNews] Reference

Regional police Departments for the Fight against Extremism, Separatism and Terrorism, which have raided or questioned Baptists in Akmola and North Kazakhstan Regions in June, refused to discuss their activity with Forum 18.    From Wordnik.com.  [Forum 18 News Service] Reference

Akmola (city; former name for Kazakhstan 51 10 N 71 30 E.    From Wordnik.com.  [The 2004 CIA World Factbook] Reference

Astana (Akmola) Kazakhstan 51 10 N 71 30 E.    From Wordnik.com.  [The 1999 CIA Factbook] Reference

Akmola (see Astana) Kazakhstan 51 10 N 71 30 E.    From Wordnik.com.  [The 1999 CIA Factbook] Reference

Akmola.    From Wordnik.com.  [Subject Index Page 3] Reference

See Akmola.    From Wordnik.com.  [Subject Index Page 7] Reference

Akmola).    From Wordnik.com.  [The 2004 CIA World Factbook] Reference