Astana, originally named as Akmola, is the capital of Kazakhstan a Eurasian country; therefore, it is known as the heart of the Eurasian continent. In addition, it is also one of the world's youngest capitals, and is the most modern city in Central Asia. Located in the central but a little north-biased areas of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan is about 1,300 kilometers away from the former capital Almaty. Ishim River runs through the city, and the city has a pleasant climate in the four seasons, with good ecological environment, which is a major industrial and agricultural production base and the national railway transport hub in Kazakhstan. In such a short period of 13 years, Astana has developed from a mere desert town of 200,000 people into an emerging modern city, with its growing influence at home and abroad. Furthermore, it is a microcosm of the rapid development of Kazakhstan, and has bided for the World Expo 2017 and other international events, with increasing international status.