Turkmenistan
Ahal Province
Ashgabat

Flagpole

The Ashgabat Flagpole is a flagpole in , . It is 133 metres tall, making it the eighth tallest free–standing and ninth tallest flagpole in the world.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: 133-metre flagpole in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
  • Also known as: “Ashgabat Flagpole”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Museum of Turkmenistan and Alp Arslan Youth Theater.

Museum
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The State Museum of Turkmenistan, also known as the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Museum, is a in . The museum was opened on 12 November 1998. is situated 180 metres southwest of Flagpole.

Theater building
The Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan, known as the Alp Arslan National Youth Theatre of Turkmenistan until 2015, is located on Archabil avenue of . is situated 260 metres southeast of Flagpole.

Hotel
Arçabil Hotel is a five star hotel located in the , , along the Archabil Freeway on 18 km far from Ashgabat Airport and 12 km far from Ashgabat Railway Station. is situated 490 metres northwest of Flagpole.

Flagpole

Latitude
37.88704° or 37° 53′ 13″ north
Longitude
58.3505° or 58° 21′ 2″ east
Inception
2008
Height
133 metres (436 feet)
Open location code
8H9WV9P2+R5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1449396210
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q4139225
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Turkmen—“Flagpole” goes by many names.

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