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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AstanaAstana - Wikipedia

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   Astana is located in central Kazakhstan on the Ishim River in a very flat, semi-arid steppe region which covers most of the country's territory. It is at 51° 10' north latitude and 71° 26' east longitude.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › AstanaAstana | Capital, Kazakhstan, Economy, Map, & Facts

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   Astana is the national capital of Kazakhstan, located along the Ishim River. It was founded as a Russian military outpost in 1824 and has undergone several name changes and expansions since then.

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4. www.cntraveller.com › bc › articleThe best things to do in Astana - CN Traveller

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   The best things to do in Astana. From mountain hikes to nights at the opera, here's how to enjoy a visit to Kazakhstan's capital. In the middle of the boundless plains of Kazakhstan, Astana is one of the world's youngest and most vibrant capitals.

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   Is Astana a city?

   • Astana, [a] formerly known as Nur-Sultan, Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, and Akmola, is the capital city of Kazakhstan. The city lies on the banks of the Ishim River in the north-central part of Kazakhstan, within the Akmola Region, though administered as a city with special status separately from the rest of the region.

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   Is Astana a showpiece for 21st-century Kazakhstan?

   • The country's new capital has risen fast from the northern steppe and is already a showpiece for 21st-century Kazakhstan. Nur-Sultan was Astana until 2019, when it was renamed after the former president. Branding aside, the Kazakh capital is scheduled to go on rising and spreading into a city of over one million people by 2030.

   Nur-Sultan (Astana) travel - Lonely Planet | Kazakhstan, Asia

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   Why is Astana the capital of Kazakhstan?

   • After it became the capital of Kazakhstan, the city dramatically changed shape with its master-plan designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. As the seat of the government of Kazakhstan, Astana is the site of the Parliament House, Supreme Court, Ak Orda Presidential Palace and numerous government departments and agencies.

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   Is Astana a city of the future?

   • Among Kazakhstan’s endless grasslands on the windswept northern steppes, the forward-looking modern city of Astana has sprouted. With a skyline punctuated by gleaming new skyscrapers that seem to defy the laws of physics, the capital is an eye-catching showcase of international, 21st-century architecture and a glimpse into a city of the future.

   8 reasons to visit Astana, Kazakhstan’s gleaming capital

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6. www.lonelyplanet.com › northern-kazakhstan › astanaNur-Sultan (Astana) travel - Lonely Planet | Kazakhstan, Asia

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   Nur-Sultan (Astana) Kazakhstan, Asia. The country's new capital has risen fast from the northern steppe and is already a showpiece for 21st-century Kazakhstan. Nur-Sultan was Astana until 2019, when it was renamed after the former president.

7. discoverqazaqstan.com › astana-city-capital-ofAstana city (Capital of Kazakhstan) - Discover Qazaqstan

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   Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is a modern metropolis known for its impressive architecture, vibrant culture, and thriving urban scene. This dynamic city, which was renamed Nur-Sultan in 2019, offers a unique blend of old and new, with a plethora of attractions and activities to explore.

8. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › AstanaAstana – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Astana (formerly known as Aqmola, Tselinograd and Nur-Sultan), in the north of Kazakhstan on the banks of the Esil river (better known by its Russian name Ishim), is the capital and the second largest city of the country. Modern Astana is a planned city, designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa.

9. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › astana-exposed8 reasons to visit Astana, Kazakhstan’s gleaming capital

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   Jun 5, 2018 · Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan and a showcase of 21st-century architecture and innovation. Learn about its history, culture, attractions and events in this Lonely Planet article.