Astana

Because of the size of the country, Kazakhstan features a variety of landscapes from grasslands to forests to snowy mountains to deserts. There is something for everyone here. If you’re looking for culture and city life, Almaty, the former capital and largest city is the place to be. From Almaty it is easy to get out and explore nature, like at Kolsai Lakes National Park, Charyn Canyon, or Altyn-Emel National Park. The capital city of Nur-Sultan provides a more modern, futuristic and young feeling. The architecture in the growing city is a mixture of Soviet, Western and Asian styles, creating an eclectic skyline. Get ready to discover the hidden gems of Kazakhstan!

Kazakhstan

The Nur-Astana Mosque, is a mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is third largest mosque in Central Asia. The 40-meter height symbolizes the age of the Prophet Muhammad of when he received the revelations, and the height of the minarets are 63 meters, the age Muhammad was when he died. 

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Nur-Astana Mosque

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