Babaarap, also spelled Babarap, or formerly Baba-Arab (in Russian: Баба-Араб), is a village in located in Gökdepe District, Ahal Province, in southern Turkmenistan. In 2022, it had a population of 9,681 people.
Etymology In Turkmen, Babaarap is a compound of two words: Baba and Arap, which mean "Grandfather" and "Arab" respectively.
Overview Historically, Baraarap is the name of three villages in Akhal Teke uezd in the Trans-Caspian region, located not far from the station Geok-Tepe of the Trans-Caspian railway. It is located in Akhal Teke oasis, in the foothills of Kopet Dag. Located near the train station, 45 km north-west of Ashgabat, Babarap is a large center of vegetable growing, viticulture and winemaking. It is the birthplace of former President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow.
Geography Not far from the village passes through the Trans-Caspian railway and the М37 highway, a large traffic intersection. From the north of the village passes through the Karakum Canal.
Culture
People born in Babaarap
Gurbanguly M. Berdimuhamedow, acting president of Turkmenistan in 2006 then president of Turkmenistan between 2007 and 2022. Wahyt S. Orazsähedow, footballer, born in 1992.
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