Babaarap


Babaarap, also spelled Babarap, or formerly Baba-Arab, 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 M37 [highway (Turkmenistan)|М37 highway], a large traffic intersection. From the north of the village passes through the Karakum Canal.

Culture

People born in Babaarap