05.07.2012
Astana, Kazakhstan's dazzling capital, has begun a week-long celebration of its 14th anniversary coming on July 6. The Kazakh capital has progressed greatly since the Parliament agreed to President Nazarbayev's proposal to move the capital in 1994 and today belongs to one of the most unique cities in the world. As one of the few metropolis built chiefly in the 21st century, it is also among the world's youngest capitals. 16552
11.07.2012
Myanmar's new capital Nay Pyi Taw has a ghost look, Dubai is synonymous with malls, Brasilia is often described as a concrete capital in a country that has cities like Rio de Janerio and Sao Paolo and Australians have no love for their capital Canberra. But Astana - which entered its 15th year as the capital of Kazakhstan - is different. 17328
25.07.2012
Replete in felt peak caps and with long embroidered coats, the eagle hunters of Kazakhstan are an arresting sight. 16238
27.07.2012
The opening ceremony of the London Olympics is just hours away after seven years of preparations. 18966
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