There is something mirage-like about Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. Little surrounds the city for 1,200 kilometers, save a handful of provincial towns dotted across the world’s largest steppe, a ...

Astana is a planned city, built with the intention of making it the capital of the country. And this “planning” is visible in every aspect of the place.

Astana A 21st century city - Lifestyle - The Jakarta Post. Sci-fi feel: Visitors to the Central Asian city might feel like theyâ ve arrived on a ifferent planet, as in an episode of Star Trek.

Astana, city of black gold. By Matthew Yeomans. July 19, 2004 8:11 AM. Goldfinger: The handprint of Nazabayev reaches out over Astana. Tweet Share Share Comment Tweet Share Share Comment ...

To really get a perspective of Astana, a bird’s-eye view is a must. The Bayterek Tower is the obvious choice, but there are also other tall buildings in the city centre with restaurants or bars ...

Kazakhstan has unveiled a new architectural project for its capital Astana - a giant transparent tent that will contain an indoor city. The 150m-high (500ft) dome, designed by UK architect Norman ...

PETALING JAYA: At first glance, Astana – with its polished steel, bold lines and endless symmetry – feels like a city too new to have a soul. But spend a few hours on foot, take in the angles ...

There is something mirage-like about Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. Little surrounds the city for 1,200 kilometers, save a handful of provincial towns dotted across the world’s largest steppe, a ...