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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ASTANA - KAZAKHSTAN

Astana, renamed as Nur-Sultan in the recent days, is the capital and wonderful city of Kazakhstan with an estimated population of more than 800,000 people. Being the second largest city in Kazakhstan after Almaty, Astana is famous throughout the world for its beauty, cleanliness, charms, and development pace. Being located on the banks of the Ishim River, the city has a special status of its own. The city has many international level hospitals, educational institutes, and many industrial factories that increase its GDP growth rate. Getting deeper, we find a very pleasant and joyful culture of Astana influenced by Kazakhstan and its neighboring regions.

Climate

Similar to Kazakhstan, Astana has a cold and temperate climate. As the city is located in the north face, hence the temperature in Summer is not so high and is usually pleasant. In July, the temperature runs around 21°C. While in the month of January, the temperature ranges between -14°C to -17°C. That is why Astana is one of the coldest capitals in the world. Furthermore, the annual precipitation in Astana is about 308mm. International tourists are advised to plan a trip to Astana in the months between March and November when the weather is very pleasant. Don’t forget to pack warm clothes and hats etc.

Transportation

Roads in the winter in Astana just look like a garden with no flowers due to often snow falling. Getting around Astana isn’t much hard but might take some of your time. The most common way to travel in Astana is via bus as it is cheaper. The city has a busy railway station and many rail tracks attached to other cities. It takes 35-45 minutes to reach the inner part of the city from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport using a taxi or public bus service. You can also hire a car or taxi for a private and quick ride but it can be often expensive.

Main Hospitals

To spend some spectacular holidays, you must have a healthy life. If you are suffering from any bacterial or cardiovascular disease, you must get through a treatment process to become healthy and normal again. To make it possible, you must choose a perfect hospital for your treatment service. If you are living in Astana, Kazakhstan, or an international patient, you can visit one of the following hospitals for proper health care:

• National Research Cardiac Surgery Center
• Municipal Hospital
• National Surgery Center
• National Scientific Center for Oncology & Transplantation
• National Scientific Center for Mother & Children
• Republican Children’s Rehabilitation Center
• Presidental Hospital
• Central Hospital of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
• Republican Diagnostic Center
• International SOS

Attractive Destinations

After getting high-class treatment from one of the following hospitals, the patient or international tourist can visit some of these attractive destinations and enjoy their holidays:

• Baiterek
• Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Hazrat Sultan Mosque
• Khan Shatyr
• Nur-Astana Mosque
• The State Theatre of Opera and Ballet
• Ethnoaul
• Borovoye Resort

If you also desire to visit these attractive destinations as well as avail the world-class medical services from Astana, just register yourself on the Global Patient Transfer platform at any moment.