Astana, Kazakhstan - Oslo, Norway - Comparison and Distance between
Distance: 2,006 km / 1,247 miles
Astana, Kazakhstan
You are looking at Astana in Kazakhstan. The city has a population of 600003 residents. It is located on 8.73 degrees longitude, and 41.92 latitude.
Astana , General info:
5/10
Formerly Tselinograd, later Akmola. Nowadays it is called Astana. Previously Astana was the oblast's center (administrative unit in Kazakhstan). Now it is a capital since 1997. The capital was transferred from Almaty. Since that time Astana is growing fast. It is situated on both sides of Esil river. The right bank is called old town, whilst the left bank is a new administrative center of the new capital.
Astana , Cheap stuff:
5/10
Astana is one the most expenssive cities in Kazakhstan along with Almaty (financial and cultural center), Atyrau (oil and gas capital) and Aktau (sea port on Caspian). Cheap stuff can be found in bazaars and large markets like "Eurasia", "Arman" and etc.
Astana , Food:
4/10
Eating is a problem in Astana though there are lots of cafes and restaurants. Unfortunately, most of them can not be considered to be cheap or good. Usually, food is expenssive and fairly good. A usual lunch for a person might cost starting from 1500 tenge (13 USD). And it is not a good lunch at all.
Astana , Hotels:
5/10
There are many hotels and lots are being built. Astana can boast Intercontinental hotel, Rixos President hotel and a few more 5* hotels. There are also 2-3 hotels with 4* grading. And lots of 2* hotels. But prices usually high inspite of fair service. A single room in 2-3* hotel might cost 40-50 usd. 6* hotels cost from 200 Usd.
Astana , Safety:
5/10
It is quite safe to walk in the downtown in midnight. Though it is highly not advised to walk somewhere in the suburbs. There lots of police cams and police booths all over the city.
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Oslo, Norway
You are looking at Oslo in Norway. The city has a population of 791505 residents. It is located on 10.75 degrees longitude, and 59.92 latitude.
Oslo , General info:
10/10
Very sweet city situated on Oslo Fjord.
Oslo , Different stuff:
10/10
The 17th of May is the Norwegian national day. The street parade past the Kings palace is great experience. Everyone on the street dress in formal ware or national dress called bunad and give a very colourful display.
Oslo , Food:
7/10
Lots of cafes and good eateries.
Oslo , Safety:
9/10
The city is reasonably safe but remember the Norwegians like to queue. DONT ever jump a queue.
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