Astana is the current capital of Kazakhstan, located in the north-central part of the country. It was formerly known as Akmolinsk and Tselinograd before being designated the capital in 1997. Since becoming the capital, Astana has grown dramatically and now serves as the center of government and business in Kazakhstan, with all government organizations and over 100 foreign businesses and joint ventures located there. The city blends modern architecture with oriental influences and is becoming a major economic hub.

1. Карагандинский Государственный
Медицинский Университет
Кафедра иностранных языков
Astana - the Capital
of Kazakhstan
Выполнил: Швенк Н.В.
105гр. Стом
Проверила: И.В.

2. Today the capital of
Kazakhstan is Astana.
 Astana literally means Capital in
Kazakh language. It's the word
primarily borrowed from
Persian, meaning a place where
the court is seated (capital city).
It is the second largest city in
Kazakhstan, after Almaty. It is
located in north-central part of
Kazakhstan, just under 1000 km
(600 m) north from the last
capital.

4.  Akmolinsk acquired the status of a town
in 1862. In the past it was famous for its
fairs. Merchants from all regions of
Kazakhstan, Russia and Central Asian
countries used to gather and show their
goods. As the development of untouched
lands began, the town was renamed
Tselinograd and typified the
administrative center of an agricultural
region.

5.  Since acquiring the status of the
capital of Kazakhstan in 1997 the
city's face has changed dramatically.
The architects and builders working in
the capital create wonderful
architectural ensembles, which har
moniously combine modern design
and oriental color.

6. Baiterek Tower, Astana

7.  Astana in turning into one of the
main business centers. All
governmental organizations,
diplomatic missions of 44
countries and 113 joint ventures
and foreign businesses are
located there.

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