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Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat is also the largest city in the country. Situated between the Karakum Desert and Kopet Dag, Ashgabat is known as one of Central Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. The city has a population of about 1 million people, with mostly Turkmen, Russian, Armenian, and Azeris. The city’s name is Persian, meaning ‘city of love/devotion’. Ashgabat and Turkey’s capital Ankara are sister cities. Exploring the city by bus is a good idea because the city’s important monuments and museums are located far from one another. To see the world’s 4^th largest flagpole take the number 20 bus.

Enjoying the city from 1,300 meter above will make your visit to Ashgabat even more unique. The Ashgabat cable car (Turkmenbashi) provides this great view, operating from 9 am to 10 pm. One of Central Asia’s most vibrant bazaars, the Altyn Asyr Bazaar, is located in this city. Enjoy the Ashgabat National Museum of History, Turkmen Museum of Fine Arts, and the Turkmen Carpet Museum. Ashgabat residents enjoy going to the Independence Park, particularly in the evening and as a weekend getaway. It is also a great option for tourists who want to relax after a tiring day of exploring the city.  You can get to the park from the city center by taking busses 16 and 34. Ashgabat is a religious center for the Bahá'í Faith, which is part of the Persian culture, making it stand out for its religious tourism. The first Bahá'í temple was built in this city. The influence of the Soviet Union is still prevalent in the city’s architecture. The weather reaches 40 degrees in the summers and drops to 10 degrees in the winters. You can travel to the city from Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan, India, the UK, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey with direct flights to the Ashgabat International Airport.