Astana has been 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 was Akmola until 1998, is growing and developing right before our eyes, reflecting the country's dynamic development. In recent years, a large number of unusual examples of architecture and attractions have appeared in Astana.
In 1999, UNESCO awarded Astana the title of “City of Peace,” and since 2000, it has participated in the International Assembly of Capitals and Major Cities. Gradually, the city becomes a major economic, cultural, business and tourist center, and such changes cannot be overlooked.
Old quarters are being reconstructed, and new ones are growing at an astonishing rate. The list of attractions of Astana is wide and interesting. For example, the symbol of the city is the Bayterek tower, which rises 105 meters. At the level of 97 meters (and this figure is not accidental - it indicates the year the capital was transferred to Astana) there is an observation deck with 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 it feels like it is practically floating in the air.
The architectural style of Astana is unique, it combines the features of European and Asian cultures, is a kind of "alloy".
Already, the capital of Kazakhstan is hosting 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 wears
the title "southern capital", while Astana is considered the northern capital. The latter is also often called "young." By the way, for some time the capital of Kazastan, when it was still a member of the USSR, was Orenburg, which is now part of the Russian Federation and one of the largest cities bordering the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Astana, as not only Kazakhstani citizens, but also residents of friendly countries hope, in the near future will become one of the world's leading centers of attraction, there are already prerequisites for this. 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 sectors of the economy as agricultural engineering, food processing, agricultural processing, as well as a powerful transport complex and, of course, a gradually developing
service sector.Already, 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 examples of architecture). Young people will be attracted to night clubs and bars of the city. New institutions and buildings are constantly being built and opened. Soon Astana will simply not be recognized!
The numerous twin cities of Astana, among which, by the way, are Moscow, are probably worth taking an example from the young, but extremely promising capital, because we have a lot to strive for.