Ashgabat
Capital of Turkmenistan
CountryTurkmenistan
CapitalAshgabat
ContinentAsia
RegionCentral Asia
LanguageRussian, Turkmen
Time difference+2 h (UTC+5)
- Nisa
- Independence Monument
About Ashgabat
Ashgabat lies between the Karakum Desert and the Kopet Dag mountains. It was rebuilt after the 1948 earthquake.
It is known for its white-marble buildings; the Independence Monument and the ruins of ancient Nisa are its highlights.
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- CurrencyTurkmenistani Manat (m)
- Dialling code+993
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