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Ashgabat
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Apostolic Administration of Turkmenistan
About Ashgabat
Ashgabat is located in Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia. It is the administrative center of the Ahal Region and serves as the country's capital. The city is situated near the Kopet Dag mountain range.
Ashgabat is a notable city due to its unique blend of traditional and modern architecture, as well as its rich cultural heritage. The city's economy is driven by the country's large oil and natural gas reserves. Ashgabat is also known for its white marble buildings and grand monuments, showcasing the country's history and identity.
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Notable people from Ashgabat
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Serdar Berdimuhamedowb. 19813rd President of Turkmenistan since 2022
Elnur Hüseynovb. 1987Azerbaijani singer
Kurban Berdyevb. 1952Russian footballer Russian footballer and manager- IInha Babakovab. 1967Ukrainian high jumper
- PPolina Gurýewab. 1999Turkmenistani weightlifte (1999-)
Dmitri Shepilov1905–1995Soviet newspaper editor (1905-1995)
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