Ashgabat is the capital city of which country?

Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, a Central Asian nation known for its vast natural gas reserves and unique architecture. The city, often called the “White Marble City,” features grandiose buildings and monuments reflecting the country’s post-Soviet identity. Its strategic location enhances its regional significance. Options A (Uzbekistan, capital: Tashkent), C (Kazakhstan, capital: Astana), and D (Kyrgyzstan, capital: Bishkek) are incorrect, as Ashgabat is specifically the capital of Turkmenistan.