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Asian cities which have changed their name
Can you name the modern-day name of these Asian cities based on one of their previous names?
Some cities have had multiple names. Only one of them is included as a clue
Of course, this list doesn't include evrery Asian city that has changed its name, only a few
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Tokyo
Edo
Chennai
Madras
Astana
Nur-Sultan
Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon
Mumbai
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Singapore
Temasek
Yangon
Rangoon
Nanjing
Jinling
Ankara
Angora
Novosibirsk
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Hollandia
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Smyrna
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Jahangir Nagar
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TheAncientTale
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Level 51
Feb 10, 2025
Nur-Sultan was Astana's old name, not Astana's current name.
hugopernia
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Level 56
Feb 11, 2025
Well, at the time of the quiz it was correct, but thanks for reminding me that I should update it!
Krrisp
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Level 57
Feb 11, 2025
it seems like you still have to type 'nur sultan' in stead of Astana.
CardinalSin
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Level 82
Feb 11, 2025
Ah, so that's why I couldn't do that one though 8% of people could.
hugopernia
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Level 56
Feb 12, 2025
Fixed now! This is what happens when you just make changes quickly without checking it works correctly (the type-in wasn't automated and I didn't change it)
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