Fun facts about Daşoguz
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Daşoguz is located at an average of 88 meters above sea level.
Daşoguz
Turkmenistan
Daşoguz, formerly known as Tashauz until 1992 and Dashkhovuz until 1999, is a city in northern Turkmenistan and the capital of Daşoguz Province. The border with Uzbekistan is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.
From the “Geography” section
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The name Daşoguz was established by order of President Niyazov in 1999.
Daşoguz
Turkmenistan
Daşoguz, formerly known as Tashauz until 1992 and Dashkhovuz until 1999, is a city in northern Turkmenistan and the capital of Daşoguz Province. The border with Uzbekistan is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.
From the “History” section
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A pentad of statues surrounding a seated Saparmurat Niyazov decorates the town center.
Daşoguz
Turkmenistan
Daşoguz, formerly known as Tashauz until 1992 and Dashkhovuz until 1999, is a city in northern Turkmenistan and the capital of Daşoguz Province. The border with Uzbekistan is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.
From the “City” section
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Daşoguz's population is predominantly Turkmen, Uzbek, and Kazakhs.
Daşoguz
Turkmenistan
Daşoguz, formerly known as Tashauz until 1992 and Dashkhovuz until 1999, is a city in northern Turkmenistan and the capital of Daşoguz Province. The border with Uzbekistan is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.
From the “Demographics” section
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The town has two stadiums: Sport Toplumy Stadium and Garaşsyzlyk Stadium.
Daşoguz
Turkmenistan
Daşoguz, formerly known as Tashauz until 1992 and Dashkhovuz until 1999, is a city in northern Turkmenistan and the capital of Daşoguz Province. The border with Uzbekistan is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.
From the “Sport” section
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Photo: Hans Birger Nilsen · CC BY 2.0