The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan since the end of 1997. It is the youngest in the world, because it was founded only in 1827. The capital of Kazakhstan, whose name until 1998 was Akmola, is growing and developing right before our eyes, reflecting the country's dynamic development. In recent years, Astana has produced a large number of unusual examples of architecture and attractions.

In 1999, UNESCO awarded Astana with the title of "City of Peace", and since 2000 it has participated in the International Assembly of Capitals and Cities. Gradually the city becomes a major economic, cultural, business and tourist center, and such changes can not be overlooked.

The old quarters are being reconstructed, and the new ones are growing at an astonishing rate. The list of Astana's sights is wide and not without interest. For example, the symbol of the city is the tower "Baiterek", towering at 105 meters. At a level of 97 meters (and this figure is not accidental - it indicates the year of the transfer of the capital to Astana) there is an observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the panorama of the city and its environs. In addition, the ball crowning the tower changes color depending on the angle of incidence of sunlight on it, and at times creates the feeling that it practically floats in the air.

The architectural style of Astana is unique, it combines the features of European and Asian cultures, is a sort of "rafting".

Already now the capital of Kazakhstan accepts a large number of various conferences, meetings and forums, providing officials with a comfortable stay in a rather harsh Kazakh climate.

Alma-Ata - the first capital of Kazakhstan since the collapse of the USSR - now bears The title "southern capital", while Astana is considered the northern capital. The latter is also often called "young." By the way, for some time Orenburg was the capital of Kazastan when it was still part of the USSR, which is now a part of the Russian Federation and one of the largest cities bordering the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Astana, as not only citizens of Kazakhstan, but also residents of friendly countries hope, will become one of the world's leading centers of attraction in the near future, the prerequisites for this already exist. The capital of Kazakhstan year after year Proves that its potential and the potential of the whole country is great: in the city itself there are enterprises from such branches of the economy as agro-industrial machinery, food industry, processing of agricultural products, as well as a powerful transport complex and, of course, a gradually developing sphere of services.

Already now the capital of Kazakhstan attracts many tourists, because it has a powerful recreational potential (the city has a large number of museums, galleries, theaters, unusual parks and original architecture samples). Young people will attract nightclubs and bars of the city. Constantly build and open new institutions and buildings. Soon Astana will simply not be found out!

Numerous sister cities of Astana, including Moscow, by the way, probably should be taken as an example from a young, but extremely promising capital, because we also have much to strive for.