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The Akhal Velayat (region or province) is situated in
the center of the southern part of Turkmenistan at the border of
the Kara Kum desert. The climate is sharply continental with hot
and dry summers. The area of Akhal equals 98000 square km and its
population is about 700.000 inhabitants.
The main centers of Akhal velayat are Abadan (Bezmeyin- former name)
and Tedjen. The Akhal velayat is an important industrial region
of Turkmenistan, having such major industries as natural gas extraction
and textile production (the biggest in the world factory of denim,
knitted and cotton fabrics have been put into operation in recent
years in Geok depe and Kaka), as well as the production of building
materials.
In agriculture the priority is given to cultivation of fine-fibered
cotton vegetables and stock-breeding.
The tourist itineraries about the Akhal velayat are diverse and
interesting, providing acquaintance with historical and architectural
monuments of such towns-fortresses as Khivabab, Abiverd, the ancient
town of Serakhs and pilgrim routs to the sacred places of Ak-Ishan,
Dawgala, Zendi-baba, Kyrk-gyz, Archman-ata, Shekshi islam, mausoleum
of Abul-Seyid-Meikhene and the mosque of Saparmurat Khadzha
Perfect rest and medical treatment can be offered at a hard resort
of Archman known since the old times for its curative properties
of radon mineral waters. In Akhal area is also located unique underground
lake Kov-ata with warm hydrogen sulfide water. The cave is 250 m
long, 65 m deep and 50 m wide. The water of this lake remarkably
clean and transparent, having admirable amethyst colour. Not far
from the city Ashgabat in a mountain ravine there are wonderful
nice picnic in the open air and picturesque rest areas.
In Akhal velayat are the magic Archabil and Gokdere located, where
beautiful land can climb a mountain in a retaining successive ties
company of skilful guide, with its ancient culture and nice a horse
or go out for an aspiring to the future.
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