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Country: Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan, a former Soviet Republic
Official Language : The official language of Astana is Russian and State language is Kazakh
Currency : The local currency of Astana is Kazakh Tenge (KZT)
About Astana :
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The coldest capital of the world, Astana is a young city and home to a population of 6, 00, 000 people with a mix of Kazakhs, Russians, Ukrainians and Germans. It is the political, Governmental and Economic capital of the country situated on the river Ishim, on a low, flat, semi-desert steppe region. It is the city of extremes of climates with humidity and heat in the summer and harshly cold weather in winter (-18 C in January). Read more about Astana on Allwonderscities.Com
Dining in Astana
Food in Astana is not very expensive and is easily afforded by all.
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Though there are not too many solo restaurants in the city, a few places are worth a visit:
- Country Bar
- Farkhi, specializing in local cuisine
- Café "Blues"
- Under the open skies in Korgaldzinskij Nature Reserve
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Places to visit in Astana
Astana is a new city and therefore construction work on many buildings and infrastructure are going on, but this does not mean that you will not have anything to see around. The Avenue of the Republic, Modern Governmental Quarter, Banks of the river Ishim, Oceanarium, Astana Central National Mosque, Islamic Center, Roman Catholic Cathedral, Market Hall and Bayterek tower are places of interest in the city of Astana.
Staying in Astana
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Accommodation in Astana is relatively cheap and there are hotels and guest houses of different rates you can choose from. Some of these are:
- Okan Inter-continental Astana
- Okan Inter Continental Astana
- Best Eastern Comfort Hotel
- Best Eastern Hotel Everest
- Rixos President Hotel Astana
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Getting Around Astana
Astana has the Astana International Airport that was designed by a Japanese architect, Kisho Kurokawa. Flights to and from this airport keeps Astana connected with the rest of the world. In order to move around in the city, car hire from car rental companies is a good option.
So enjoy your trip to this young city of Astana and see it develop before your eyes. You will get comprehensive information on Astana onAllwonderscities.Com
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