Balkan Region, Administrative region in western Turkmenistan
The Balkan Region spans 139,270 square kilometers along the Caspian Sea, featuring mountains, deserts, and coastal areas within its boundaries.
The region transformed from Krasnovodsk Oblast during Soviet times to Balkan Region in 1991, maintaining its territorial structure after Turkmenistan's independence.
The population of 529,895 residents includes both urban communities and nomadic families who maintain traditional herding practices across the territory.
The region contains multiple transportation networks, including the M37 highway and Trans-Caspian Railway, connecting major cities to the Turkmenbashy International Seaport.
The territory produces 93.1 percent of Turkmenistan's petroleum and contains the country's largest oil refinery, making it central to national energy production.
Location: Turkmenistan
Inception: May 18, 1992
Capital city: Balkanabat
Shares border with: Mangystau Region
GPS coordinates: 40.00000,55.00000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:44
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