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The former name of the city, Çärjew, means 'four streams' in Persian.
Türkmenabat
Turkmenistan
Türkmenabat, formerly known as Çärjew, is the second-largest city in Turkmenistan and the administrative centre of Lebap Province. As of 2022, it had a population of approximately 231,000 people. From 1924 to 1927, it was given the name Leninsk in honour of Vladimir Lenin.
From the “Etymology” section
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Some 70 kilometres south of Türkmenabat is the Repetek Nature Reserve, known for its desert crocodiles.
Türkmenabat
Turkmenistan
Türkmenabat, formerly known as Çärjew, is the second-largest city in Turkmenistan and the administrative centre of Lebap Province. As of 2022, it had a population of approximately 231,000 people. From 1924 to 1927, it was given the name Leninsk in honour of Vladimir Lenin.
From the “Geography” section
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Türkmenabat was historically known as Āmul and was a hub on the Great Silk Road.
Türkmenabat
Turkmenistan
Türkmenabat, formerly known as Çärjew, is the second-largest city in Turkmenistan and the administrative centre of Lebap Province. As of 2022, it had a population of approximately 231,000 people. From 1924 to 1927, it was given the name Leninsk in honour of Vladimir Lenin.
From the “History” section
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The city features a regional dialect that is a hybrid of the Turkmen and Uzbek languages.
Türkmenabat
Turkmenistan
Türkmenabat, formerly known as Çärjew, is the second-largest city in Turkmenistan and the administrative centre of Lebap Province. As of 2022, it had a population of approximately 231,000 people. From 1924 to 1927, it was given the name Leninsk in honour of Vladimir Lenin.
From the “Demographics” section
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Zaton, an artificial beach located about 5 kilometres from the city center, is a popular recreational area.
Türkmenabat
Turkmenistan
Türkmenabat, formerly known as Çärjew, is the second-largest city in Turkmenistan and the administrative centre of Lebap Province. As of 2022, it had a population of approximately 231,000 people. From 1924 to 1927, it was given the name Leninsk in honour of Vladimir Lenin.
From the “Culture” section
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