Ashgabat is the capital and largest city of Turkmenistan. It is located in an oasis in the Karakum Desert near the Iranian border, at the foot of the Kopet Mountains. 'Ashgabat şäheri' in his region, the country is located in the Ahal Province. Ashgabat is located in the south of Turkmenistan, 26 km from the Iranian border.
As a capital city of Ashgabat is adorned with various administrative buildings. The city has a cultural center, a university, various colleges, theaters, museums and a zoo.