1. ASTANA

2. It is located in the north-central portion of Kazakhstan, within Akmola Province, though politically separate from the rest of the province.
АSTANA

3. President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Since April, 1990 the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been Nazarbayev, Nursultan Abishevich. .

4. Bayterek: Symbol of the New Capital
Bayterek is the most famous landmark in Astana. The legend behind this tower as a symbol is that it represents a poplar tree, where the magic bird Samuruk laid its egg. In the sphere on the top of Bayterek there is an imprint of president Nursultan Nazarbayev's hand.

5. In the sphere on the top of Bayterek there is an imprint of president Nursultan Nazarbayev's hand.

6. New buildings

7. Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (Pyramid of Peace)

8. The Islamic Center
The Islamic Center was build in 2005 and was sponsored by the Emir of Qatar. It consists of mosque, madrasah, and a library. The mosque has 4 minarets, 63 meters each, and has a capacity of 5,000 people. The height of the mosque's dome is 43 meters.

9. Ak Orda Presidential Palace
Ak Orda ( in Kazakh literally means "the white horde") is the official workplace of the President of Kazakhstan. Ak Orda Presidential Palace was built in 2004 of monolithic concrete as a five story building.

10. Sightseeing

11. In the centre of town, the Avenue of the Republic acts as the main hub of activity. It is bordered by many stores, coffee houses, restaurants, night clubs and some casinos. Worth a visit are the:
Modern governmental quarter
Ishim banks
"Oceanarium"
Astana Central National Mosque
Islamic Center
Roman Catholic Cathedral
Market hall
Bayterek Tower

12. Museums Presidential center of culture Kabanbay Batyr mausoleum
Ethic memorial complex “Map of Kazakhstan “Atameken””
The S.Seifullin Museum
Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

13. Theatres The Gorky Russian Drama Theatre
The K.Kuanyshbaev Kazakh Theatre
The K.Bajseitova National Opera and Ballet Theatre

14. QUESTIONS
The Kazakhs celebrate this holiday on March 22. People pay each other visits, forgive wrongs and cancel debts
Nauryz

15. Sports and Games:
The Kazakh traditional
horse races.
Baige

16. The old mausoleum in Turkestan.
It is more than 1500 years old.
Hodja Ahmet Yassaui

17. THANKS FOR ATTENTION!