Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, is a thriving and modern city developing at an amazing pace since it became the capital in December 1997. Present day Astana boasts new modern government and business offices, a five star hotel and a number of good quality hotels to accommodate visitors, apartment blocks matching the European standards, beautiful squares and boulevards, modern roads as well as river promenade on both banks of the River Ishim.
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- Founded: 1830
- Population: 293,000
- U.S. Embassy Information:
- U.S. Embassy
- Astana city, 66 Sary-Ark St.
- kv. 44-45
- Fax: (3172) 324 402
- Email,
Email
- Languages: Kazakh (Qazaqz) official language spoken by over 40% of population, Russian spoken by two-thirds of population and used in everyday business.
- Local Weather: View Report
- Currency: Tenge, Ruble and Dollars
- Dialing code: (7)
- Area Code: (3172)
- Airport Names and Codes:
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