from German “Anstand” = decency and “Rest” = leftovers
Anstandsrest refers to the last bit of desirable food (usually cake, cookies, or candy), that no one dares take for fear of appearing greedy or impolite.
*Cleaning up after a party*
“As always, they left an anstandsrest of the cake. Now I can bin it. Great.”
The region consisting of the states of Afghanistan & Pakistan. The word has come into usage because of the continuous movement of Predator drones and Taliban fighters between the two states.
The Taliban guerillas are now at war with both of the governments in the Afstan region.
UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), aka Predator drones, play an increasingly important role in the war in Afstan.
The Capital of Kazakhstan since 1997 (till that year the capital was in Alma-Ata city). Former names - Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, Akmola. The city is located in the central part of Kazahstan on the Ishim river. A population about 600 thousand (and constantly increases). Sights: the Bayterek (symbolical monument of the sacred Tree of Life), the Duman Entertainment Complex (the farthest oceanarium from World Ocean in the world), the building of Parliament, the Congress-Hall etc.
Astana became a capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan on December 10,1997.
Astana is the city of contrasts.
Kazakhstan is NOT Borat's motherland!
Amshan-A sexy indian god Legends says his penis was blessed by god and his utters. When you see him in walmart, make sure to say- Hey Amshan! can I touch that big Stick of yours?