What was the capital of Kazakhstan, which is now renamed as 'Nursultan', in honour of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev?
Correct answer: A. Astana
- A. Astana
- B. Addis Ababa
- C. Tallinn
- D. Tashkent
Explanation
Kazakhstan’s capital was called Astana before being renamed Nursultan in March 2019 in honour of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev. It was later renamed Astana again in 2022.
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