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2 unusual facts about Balkan Province


Flag of Turkmenistan

The waxing crescent moon symbolizes the hope of the country for a shining future and the stars represent the five provinces (welayatlar) of Turkmenistan – Ahal, Balkan, Dashhowuz, Lebap, and Mary.

Kazancı, Karaman

According to town page the name of the town may refer to Kazancıklı region in Balkan Province of Turkmenistan from where the original residents of the town migrated.



see also

Etrek

Gyzyletrek, a town in Balkan Province, Turkmenistan, capital of Etrek District

Kidarites

In Europe the Kidarites became known as the Avars, first mentioned in Balkan province of Turkmenistan attacking the Sabirs in 460 AD and who the following century (in 557) entered Europe under the leadership of Kandik.