What is "ashgabat"

n. The capital of Turkmenistan.

Ashgabat (, ; ), known as Poltoratsk between 1919 and 1927, is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan in Central Asia, situated between the Karakum Desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range.

The Karakum Canal runs through the city, carrying waters from the Amu Darya from east to west.

Ashgabat Park is among the oldest public parks at the center of Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Located between the Kuliyev, Azadi streets and Mahgymguly, Saparmurat Turkmenbashi avenues. Today covers an area of 7 hectares.