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Expo 2017
In 2017, Astana will host the
next World Exhibition, dedicated
to the energy of the future.
The Bayterek, an
immense futurist poplar
The Bayterek – tall poplar
in Kazakh – is emblematic
of Astana and was designed
by British architect Norman
Foster. Standing 105meters
high, the tower is topped by
a glass ball some 22meters in
diameter, which changes color
depending on the daylight.
It evokes the myth of the
samruk, a sacred bird which
lays a golden egg every year,
a symbol of the sun, high up
in a gigantic tree of life.
5,000+
Number of heads of state,
representatives of international
organizations, economic and
financial experts and Nobel
Prize winners who participate
each year in the Astana
Economic Forum. The theme
of the 2016forum: “The New
Economic Reality: diversification,
innovation and the knowledge
economy”.
Astana,
the intriguing
Astana is a surprising place… At the very north of
Kazakhstan, its showy buildings suddenly spring
from the middle of the arid steppes, like enigmatic
mirages reaching for the sky. In its veins runs the
energy of an ambitious young metropolis which
became its country’s capital in 1998. The soviet-style
architecture of its oldest quarters rubs shoulders
with a multitude of ultra-modern buildings straight
from a futurist film, harmoniously blending Eastern
and Western influences. The city combines a wealth
of industrial know-how with a visionary plan to deve-
lop a green economy by 2050.
Tehran,
the bountiful
To discover the numerous faces that abound in
Tehran, just let yourself be carried down the 18km of
avenue Vali Asr, the city’s vibrant artery. To the north,
residential districts nestle at the foot of the Elbourz
Mountains which are appreciated by ski aficionados.
A little farther, the center pulsates with an incessant
cultural, political and economic ferment – in the vast
bazaar sumptuous carpets come together with furni-
ture produced across the country. In the more wor-
king class south, the heat is dry and intense with the
desert not far away. Farther still lies the realm of the
industrial companies – automotive, electrical and
electronic equipment, textiles, sugar, etc. – which
feed the city’s growth.
X 50
Growth in Tehran’s
population since the beginning
of the twentieth century.
The conurbation now numbers
15million inhabitants.
A resolute openness
to the world
Iran is gradually emerging
from a prolonged period
of international isolation.
The country is opening up
its economy by building
relationships with large
European companies which
are attracted by the growth
prospects. Tourism is keeping
pace with the rapid
development of hotel
infrastructure. Thanks to its rich
historical and cultural heritage,
Iran expects to attract 20million
tourists a year by 2025.
+4.4%
Growth forecasts for Iran
in 2016. While the country’s
economy experienced a marked
slow-down in 2015, mainly
linked to the decline in the oil
price, it should rebound this
year. The lifting of international
sanctions will accelerate the
development of export trade
and investment (Source:
WorldTrade Monitor).
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Getting there
● 3 flights a week
on departure from
Paris-Charles de Gaulle,
operated by Air France
● Travel on board an
Airbus A340
New
Getting there
● 4 flights a week on
departure from
Amsterdam-Schiphol,
operated by KLM
● Travel on board an
AirbusA330-200
Astana /
Kazakhstan
Tehran /
Iran
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