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Balkanabat was founded in 1933 as Neftedag, meaning 'Oil Mountain'.
Balkanabat
Turkmenistan
Balkanabat, formerly Nebit-Dag and Neftedag, is the administrative centre of Balkan Province, the largest province in Turkmenistan. It lies at the foot of the Balkan Daglary mountain range. Balkanabat is about 450 km west of Ashgabat and 160 km east of the seaport city of Türkmenbaşy.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city has five bazaars: Gök, Jennet, Gündogar, Bereket, and 5th Microdistrict bazaar.
Balkanabat
Turkmenistan
Balkanabat, formerly Nebit-Dag and Neftedag, is the administrative centre of Balkan Province, the largest province in Turkmenistan. It lies at the foot of the Balkan Daglary mountain range. Balkanabat is about 450 km west of Ashgabat and 160 km east of the seaport city of Türkmenbaşy.
From the “Amenities” section
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In 2011, 80% of the population of Balkanabat were Turkmen, mainly from the Yomud tribe.
Balkanabat
Turkmenistan
Balkanabat, formerly Nebit-Dag and Neftedag, is the administrative centre of Balkan Province, the largest province in Turkmenistan. It lies at the foot of the Balkan Daglary mountain range. Balkanabat is about 450 km west of Ashgabat and 160 km east of the seaport city of Türkmenbaşy.
From the “Demographics” section
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The main mosque in Balkan Province can accommodate 3,000 worshippers.
Balkanabat
Turkmenistan
Balkanabat, formerly Nebit-Dag and Neftedag, is the administrative centre of Balkan Province, the largest province in Turkmenistan. It lies at the foot of the Balkan Daglary mountain range. Balkanabat is about 450 km west of Ashgabat and 160 km east of the seaport city of Türkmenbaşy.
From the “Religion” section
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A giant yurt-shaped building called Türkmeniň ak öýi was built for special events in 2021.
Balkanabat
Turkmenistan
Balkanabat, formerly Nebit-Dag and Neftedag, is the administrative centre of Balkan Province, the largest province in Turkmenistan. It lies at the foot of the Balkan Daglary mountain range. Balkanabat is about 450 km west of Ashgabat and 160 km east of the seaport city of Türkmenbaşy.
From the “Culture” section
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