Expo 2017 Astana has welcomed 2,779,820 visitors since its opening on June 10 up to August 20, according to organisers.

Expo 2017 Astana, the international specialised exhibition, will run until September 10 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The event received 345,445 visitors during the week from August 14 to 20, a total of 49,349 people on average per day, reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency. As compared to the previous week, the number of visitors increased by 14,000.

Pavilion Nur Alem, the architectural symbol and central element of the Astana Expo-2017, is the most visited facility.

The exhibition is being held under the theme "Future Energy", and aims to create a global debate between countries, non-governmental organisations, companies and the general public on the crucial question: "How do we ensure safe and sustainable access to energy for all while reducing CO2 emissions?"

The list of top visited facilities included Shell Children’s Lab; Children’s Park; Amphitheater; Cirque du Soleil; Art Center and Creative Energy Area, added the report.