Fun facts about Almaty
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Almaty was known as Alma-Ata from 1929 to 1993.
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Almaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents.
From the “Status” section
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The name Almaty is often translated as 'full of apples'.
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Almaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Golden Man, also known as The Golden Warrior, is one of the most famous archaeological finds from the Almaty region.
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Almaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents.
From the “History” section
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Almaty is home to the Kasteyev State Museum of Arts, the largest museum in Kazakhstan.
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Almaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents.
From the “Culture” section
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Medeu is one of the highest skating rinks in the world, located at 1,691 meters above sea level.
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Almaty is the most populous city in Kazakhstan, with more than two million residents.
From the “Cityscape” section
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