Expo Astana 2017

world’s fair, Astana, Kazakhstan

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Expo Astana 2017 was a World's Fair held in Astana, Kazakhstan, focusing on the theme of "Future of Energy". World's Fairs, also known as international expositions or expos, are large-scale events where numerous countries display industrial, scientific, and cultural achievements. Expo Astana 2017 was one of several such events in the 21st century that shifted focus from technological advancement to social and environmental issues. Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, is known for its rapid development and unique architecture, with a history dating back to a Russian military outpost in 1824.12

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…and resource consumption; and in 2017 (Astana, Kazakhstan), on the future of energy—were all relative successes but came nowhere near the attendance numbers of Expo Shanghai.
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…and resource consumption; and in 2017 (Astana, Kazakhstan), on the future of energy—were all relative successes but came nowhere near the attendance numbers of Expo Shanghai.
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