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1) Where is Astana situated? (Где расположена Астана?

2) Haw many people live their? (Сколько людей проживают здесь?)

3) When was it faunted? (Когда была основана?)

4) What is it famous for? (Чем она известна?)

5) What are the cultural places? (Какие есть культурные места?)

6) Is it a toris centre? (Она является туристическим центром?)

1. Astana is the northernmost capital of Asia. The city is situated in the central Kazakhstan on the banks of the Ishim River.

2. Astana is the capital of the republic of Kazakhstan. It is the third largest city in the country with population over 800000.

3. The city was founded in 1830 and its first name was Akmolinsk, then in 1961 it was renamed Tselinograd. In 1992 the city’s name was changed to Akmola. Akmola became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997 and in 1998 the city received its present name Astana.

4. Astana is a beautiful modern city. The author of the Master Plan of Astana is the famous Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. There are a lot of modern futuristic buildings, skyscrapers and monuments. "Baiterek" memorial is the symbol of Astana; it is also the geographical centre of all Eurasia.

5. There are a lot of beautiful parks and fountains in Astana, the most famous of which is "Tree of Life" fountain. In the city there are also some theatres and museums, concert halls and trading and entertainment centres. As Astana is the capital of the country there are government buildings and the residence of the president.