Astana
Astana is the second-coldest national capital in the world after Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, a position formerly held by the capital of Canada, Ottawa, until Astana attained capital city status in 1997.
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, formerly called Aqmola, Nur-Sultan, and Tselinograd. It is the second largest city after Almaty.
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Planning to visit Astana? This travel guide covers top sights, futuristic landmarks, cafés, and the best things to do in Astana in 1–2 days.
Plan your trip with this Astana travel guide—discover top things to do, when to visit, where to stay, and what to expect in Kazakhstan''s futuristic capital.
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
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