Fun facts about Astana
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Astana holds the Guinness World Record for the capital city with the most name changes in modern times.
Astana
Kazakhstan
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,622,245 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, the national capital until 1997.
From the “Names” section
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Astana is the second-coldest national capital in the world after Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Astana
Kazakhstan
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,622,245 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, the national capital until 1997.
From the “Geography” section
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The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation in Astana was specially constructed to host the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
Astana
Kazakhstan
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,622,245 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, the national capital until 1997.
From the “Demographics” section
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Astana's central pavilion for Expo 2017, Nur Alem, is the largest spherical building in the world.
Astana
Kazakhstan
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,622,245 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, the national capital until 1997.
From the “Expo 2017” section
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Astana Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Central Asia, completed in 2022.
Astana
Kazakhstan
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,622,245 within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, the national capital until 1997.
From the “Landmarks” section
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