Ashgabat

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ashgabat

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1. Where is Ashgabat?Between the Karakum Desert and Kopetdag Mountains, Turkmenistan, Central Asia
2. How many people live in Ashgabat?1,030,063 people (2022 census)
3. How big is Ashgabat?Not specified in source
4. When was Ashgabat built?1881
5. What is the capital of Ashgabat?Yes, of Turkmenistan
6. What is Ashgabat known for?Extensive white marble architecture, unique desert-mountain setting, resilience post-1948 earthquake, Karakum Canal

Karakum Desert: A vast, arid desert region in Central Asia, forming a significant geographical feature near Ashgabat.
Kopetdag Mountains: A mountain range forming the southern border of Ashgabat, influencing its climate and landscape.
Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic: The administrative entity that governed Turkmenistan during the Soviet era, prior to independence.
Urban Renewal Project: A program aimed at redeveloping and improving existing urban areas, often involving new construction and modernization.