Ashgabat and Turkmenistan in general is a very safe country. People are very kind and hospitable.  You can walk around the city streets at any time day or night. The city is very clean, white and marble 🤍

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Turkmenistan, a unique country steeped in history and rich in natural resources, is nestled in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Caspian Sea. It's renowned for its vast expanses of desert, including the famous Karakum Desert, and its majestic capital city, Ashgabat, world-known for its impressive marble architecture and grand monuments. As the homeland of the ancient Parthian Empire, it houses the phenomenal UNESCO World Heritage site of Merv, one of the most ancient cities along the Silk Road. Turkmenistan also boasts the Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the "Door to Hell," a mesmerizing natural gas field set alight by scientists in 1971 and burning ever since, attracting adventure seekers from around the globe.

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