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Extreme points of Turkmenistan

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This is a list of the extreme points of Turkmenistan: the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location, as well as the highest and lowest points in the country.

Latitude and longitude

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Heading Location Coordinates Ref
North Üstýurt, north-west of Köneürgenç
South Çilduhtar, south of Serhetabat[1]
West Suwe Cape, Balkan Region[2]
East Hezretaksar Peak

Altitude

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Extremity Name Elevation Location Coordinates Ref
Highest Aýrybaba 3,139 m (10,298.6 ft) Lebap Province
Lowest Akjagaýa Depression −81 m (−265.7 ft) Daşoguz Province

See also

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References

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  1. ^ USSR A Reference Book of Facts and Figures. London: Farleigh Press Ltd. 1956. p. 5 – via Internet Archive. The extreme points on the mainland area as follows:
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    South: 35° 08' N. Lat. (south of Kushka)
  2. ^ Paul Brummell (2005). Turkmenistan. p. 135. ISBN 9781841621449 – via Google Books. Balkan Region: the Caspian and the West The westernmost region of Turkmenistan
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