AlmaAta
Alma-Ata, also known as Alma-Ata and historically as Almaty, is a city in southern Kazakhstan. It lies at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains along the Ili River valley and is the country’s largest city by population as well as a major cultural and economic center. The city serves as a hub for transportation, education, and finance, with a diversified economy that includes industry, trade, and services.
Etymology and name: The name Alma-Ata comes from Kazakh alma (apple) and ata (father), commonly translated as
History: Alma-Ata was the capital of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic and, later, of Kazakhstan from 1929
Notable features: The city features parks, cultural venues, and nearby mountains that attract tourism and recreation.