Capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Since December 10, 1997 it has the status of a capital. Astana is located in the north of the country on the banks of the Ishim River. The city consists of five administrative units - "Almaty," "Saryarka," "Esil," "Baikonur" and "Nura.

By presidential decree of May 6, 1998, Akmola was renamed Astana. The international presentation of the new capital took place on June 10, 1998.

The territory of the city is 797.33 km (after joining the city on February 7, 2017, 87.19 km without settlements of the Akmola region).

The city of Astana is located on the banks of the Esil River. The city is divided into two parts - right and left. The hydrographic network of the city is represented not only by the Esil River, but also by the right tributaries of the Esil River - the Sarybulak and Akbulak rivers. Within a radius of 25-30 km from the city there are many fresh and salty