The average annual temperature in Astana is 1 degrees Celsius.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2006-12-10] Reference

Astana is rounding out its roster to fill the gap left by the departure of Alberto Contador and three trusted teammates.    From Wordnik.com.  [Astana updates roster] Reference

Leipheimer and Armstrong have a close relationship within Astana, which Armstrong says is riven by "tension" with Contador.    From Wordnik.com.  [Haussler wins Stage 13; Armstrong remains third overall] Reference

At the new cardiac center in Astana, the most modern of its kind in Central Asia, more than 650 people have received open-heart surgery.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sultan of the Steppes] Reference

They are now currently in Astana, which is the capital of Kazakhstan.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 4, 2003] Reference

Alberto Contador calls his Astana team weaker than Lance Armstrong's new squad.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference

Our home matches have been played in Almaty, not Astana, which is why we have yet to have an organised supporters club.    From Wordnik.com.  [uefa.com - News] Reference

The most prominent Chinese grave sites were discovered at a place called Astana, believed to be a former military outpost.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Mummies of Urumchi Make the New York Times!] Reference

The cycling team known as Astana is really Olympus Sarl, a holding company based in Luxembourg that is wholly owned by Johan Bruyneel.    From Wordnik.com.  [Boulder Report] Reference

With the exception of the fort and commandant's house, the "Astana" is the only building on this side of the river.    From Wordnik.com.  [On the Equator] Reference

"Astana," or Palace of the Raja, a handsome stone building built in three blocks, connected with each other by means of small bridges.    From Wordnik.com.  [On the Equator] Reference

Benjamin Noval Gonzalez, Astana, at 3: 05: 22 105.    From Wordnik.com.  [2010 Tour de France Stage 20 results] Reference

Contador was racing for the final time for Astana.    From Wordnik.com.  [Alberto Contador ends his 2010 season — and his Astana career — with a criterium win in France] Reference

Bolat RAIMBEKOV, (Kazakhstan) Astana, at 8: 11 162.    From Wordnik.com.  [2010 Eneco Tour results, stage 1] Reference

Valeriy DMITRIYEV, (Kazakhstan) Astana, at 7: 46 157.    From Wordnik.com.  [2010 Eneco Tour results, stage 1] Reference

Valentin IGLINSKIY, (Kazakhstan) Astana, at 2: 06 132.    From Wordnik.com.  [2010 Eneco Tour results, stage 1] Reference

Contador announced his departure from Astana late last week.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bjarne Riis set to announce signing new sponsor — and perhaps Alberto Contador] Reference

The new name, Astana, is connotation-free: it means "" capital. ''.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Leader's Legacy] Reference

At this point, the smart money is on Contador staying with Astana.    From Wordnik.com.  [Inside the Tour de France with John Wilcockson: Can Contador extend his reign?] Reference

But he won the Vuelta a Espana in 2006, before joining Astana in 2007.    From Wordnik.com.  [Kazakhstan Looks for Tour Lift] Reference

Alexander Vinokourov (Astana) is the latest star to confirm his presence.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mexican criterium will feature Vinokourov, the Schlecks, Basso and Sammy Sanchez] Reference

Alberto Contador, (Astana), 3641.9 km in 91: 58: 48 (39.6 kmh, 24. 6mph) 2.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cavendish repeats on the Champs-Élysées as Contador wins his third Tour de France] Reference

The world's largest tent Khan Shatyr has debuted in Kazakhstan's capital city, Astana.    From Wordnik.com.  [Khan Shatyr: Kazakhstan Debuts The World's Largest Tent] Reference

Dimitri Fofonov (Astana) tried his luck on the lower flanks, but the effort was in vain.    From Wordnik.com.  [Thor Hushovd wins Vuelta a España stage 6 into Murcia; Gilbert retains lead] Reference

Nazarbayev has his list of reasons: Almaty is earthquake-prone, the air is cleaner in Astana.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Leader's Legacy] Reference

Alberto Contador (Astana) is the new leader of the UCI World Ranking after winning the Tour de France.    From Wordnik.com.  [Alberto Contador’s Tour triumph sets him atop world rankings] Reference

The city of Astana now has a population of about 600,000, out of a planned future total of 1.5 million.    From Wordnik.com.  [Money Changes Everything] Reference

Astana, with the resources of the government of Kazakhstan behind them, are hoping to retain his services.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tour de France 2010: Protocol observed for Alberto Contador's coronation] Reference

There's a political agenda at work, too: Astana is in the heart of the country's most heavily Russified area.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Leader's Legacy] Reference

Contador joined Astana following the departure of Discovery Channel, but had a controversial run with the team.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bjarne Riis signs Alberto Contador for the 2011 Saxo Bank-Sungard team] Reference

Asked on Saturday whether he was going to renew his contract with Astana, the Tour champion gave an evasive answer.    From Wordnik.com.  [Inside the Tour de France with John Wilcockson: Can Contador extend his reign?] Reference

But what to make of Astana, or for that matter Moscow, which is far from the oil wells, and Dubai, which has no oil?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Money Changes Everything] Reference

“The team wanted to know right away whether or not (Contador) would ride for Astana next season,” the release noted.    From Wordnik.com.  [Contador, Astana at impasse in contract talks] Reference

Alexander Vinokourov (on the right) trains in Haveluy, northern France, with other riders from the Astana team, last month.    From Wordnik.com.  [Kazakhstan Looks for Tour Lift] Reference

"With the Tour de France, 30% of the time people talk about Astana, and that is part of the image of our country," Mr. Kelimbetov said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Kazakhstan Looks for Tour Lift] Reference