Almaty
a city in SE Kazakhstan: the former capital.
Contemporary Examples
Prince Harry and Cressida reportedly stayed in a luxury chalet in the mountains above the city of Almaty.
Prince Harry And Cressida Go Skiing In Kazakhstan Tom Sykes March 24, 2014
noun
a city in SE Kazakhstan; capital of Kazakhstan (1991–97): an important trading centre. Pop: 1 103 000 (2005 est) Former name (until 1927) Verny Also called Alma-Ata
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