Astana - Wikipedia
WEBAstana 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. The city encompasses 722.0 square kilometres (278.8 sq mi).
Astana | Capital, Kazakhstan, Economy, Map, & Facts
WEBAstana, capital of Kazakhstan. It lies in the north-central part of the country, along the Ishim River, at the junction of the Trans-Kazakhstan and South Siberian railways. The city was founded as a Russian military outpost in 1824. Learn more about Astana, including its history and economy.
Astana: The world’s weirdest capital city - CNN
WEBJul 13, 2012 · There is something mirage-like about Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. Little surrounds the city for 1,200 kilometers, save a handful of provincial towns dotted across the world’s largest steppe,...
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Astana (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Astana, Kazakhstan: See Tripadvisor's 24,087 traveler reviews and photos of Astana tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Astana. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Nur-Sultan (Astana) travel - Lonely Planet | Kazakhstan, Asia
WEBNur-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.
The best things to do in Astana - CN Traveller
WEBThe 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.
Astana – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAstana (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.
Visit Astana - A visit to Kazakhstan – information for tourists
WEBFree entrance to the sights and museums, as well as interesting excursions of the city. A visit to Kazakhstan – all useful information for foreign tourists: entry rules, useful addresses and telephone numbers, and basic information about the country.
8 reasons to visit Astana, Kazakhstan’s gleaming capital
WEBJun 5, 2018 · 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 …
Discover Astana: 10 Reasons To Visit Kazakhstan’s Amazing Capital
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · Astana, Kazakhstan's forward-thinking contemporary metropolis, has arisen amid the limitless grasslands of the windswept northern steppes of Kazakhstan. With a skyline interrupted by sparkling new buildings that appear to defy the laws of physics, the capital is an eye-catching exhibition of modern, 21st-century architecture as well as a …