Palacio Presidencial Ak Orda, Astana, Kazajistán
The Presidential Palace Akorda is the official workplace of the President of Kazakhstan , located in the capital of the country, Astana . The palace was built in three years, and officially opened in 2004. It was built by the Mabetex Group , founded by Behgjet Pacolli , third President of Kosovo and first Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo .
Located on the left bank of the Ishim River , it is the president’s workplace and houses the staff of the Presidential Administration, but it is not the president’s residence. 3 It has a blue and gold dome crowned with a needle. The golden statue on the dome includes a sun with 32 rays on its top, and a steppe eagleflying under the sun.
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