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title: "Astana"
description: "The Modern Capital of Kazakhstan"
url: "https://michael-k.uk/astana"
published: "2024-02-14T11:09:00Z"
updated: "2025-06-09T10:49:02Z"
authors: ["Michael-K"]
---

# Astana

The Modern Capital of Kazakhstan

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Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan, it is home to around 1.5 million people. It has been the capital since 1997 and has developed into a very modern city with stunning architechure.

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One of the golden towers that flank the Presidential Palace in Astana Kazakhstan.

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Baiterek Tower in Astana Kazakhstan. The monument symbolises a folktale about the Tree Of Life and Samruka, a magic bird of happiness that laid her egg in the branches of the tree.

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Monument to Janibek Khan and Kerei Khan, the founders of the Kazakh Khanate in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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Statue of Kenesary Kasymov the last Khan of the Kazakh Khanate in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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![](https://editor.blogmaker.app/web/assets/uploads/6e15e9c18afa102f4bcfe4cacfce2293.jpg)

![](https://editor.blogmaker.app/web/assets/uploads/bdeef29d4aa0c82aa706d1d1f3bc44db.jpg)

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

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Shabyt - The Palace of the Arts

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The Nur Alem Museum of Future Energy

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Lover's Park