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WHO EURO Ministerial Conf on the Prevention and Control of Ncds In WHO European Ministerial Conference on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in the Context of Health 2020 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 3 - 4 December 2013 Guide for Participants WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROP E UN City, Marmorvej 51, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark Telephone: +45 45 33 68 00 Fax: +45 45 33 70 01 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.euro.who.int/ Contents page Part I: Before arrival ...................................................................................................................... 3 About Ashgabat .................................................................................................................. 3 Time zone............................................................................................................................ 5 Electricity ............................................................................................................................ 5 Telephone ............................................................................................................................ 5 Language ............................................................................................................................. 5 Banks .................................................................................................................................. 5 Emergency contact numbers ............................................................................................... 5 Embassies in Ashgabat ....................................................................................................... 5 Pharmacies .......................................................................................................................... 5 Climate and clothing ........................................................................................................... 6 Conference venue and dates ................................................................................................ 6 Pre-registration for the Conference ..................................................................................... 6 Working languages and documentation .............................................................................. 6 Visa ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Insurance ............................................................................................................................. 7 Hotel accommodation ......................................................................................................... 7 Part II: On Arrival ......................................................................................................................... 8 Arrival in Ashgabat ............................................................................................................. 8 Departure from Ashgabat .................................................................................................... 8 Local transport in Ashgabat ................................................................................................ 8 Currency .............................................................................................................................. 8 Conference registration ....................................................................................................... 9 Social events ....................................................................................................................... 9 Lunch and coffee breaks ..................................................................................................... 9 WiFi access ......................................................................................................................... 9 Contacts ............................................................................................................................ 10 Guide for participants Page 2 Part I: Before arrival About Ashgabat Turkmenistan is a country of Central Asia. It is located in the southwestern part of the Region in a desert zone, to the north of the Turkmen-Khorasan Kopet Dag Mountain range, between the Caspian Sea in the west and the Amu Darya river in the north-east. The Great Silk Road ran through the territory of Turkmenistan; it was the road that connected the East and West, enriching the culture of different countries, bringing not only goods, but also new knowledge, philosophy, and even religion. Poets, scientists, philosophers and pilgrims often came with the caravans. The capital is Ashgabat (also Ashhabat) (Turkm. Aşgabat, in Persian "eshg" means "love" and "abad" - "inhabited"). It is the largest administrative-political, industrial, scientific and cultural center of the state. It is located in the south of the country in the foothills of the Kopetdag ridge on the Turan lowlands near the border with Iran. Ashgabat is a separate administrative unit. The city is included in the Guinness Book of Records as the city with the world's highest concentration of white marble buildings. The capital is developing rapidly since the years of independence. The main attractions of the capital are: Museums: • State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan • Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan • Turkmen Carpet Museum - founded in 1993. The museum contains hundreds of the best examples of carpets, the oldest of which dates to the XVII century. Here is the second-largest handmade carpet, an area of which is about 301 m², and the weight is more than a ton • The National Museum of Turkmenistan • National Wildlife Museum Memorials and monuments: • The Monument of Independence of Turkmenistan • Monument of Neutrality • Monument to the Constitution • The monument and museum in memory of the victims of the 1948 earthquake in Ashgabat • Memorial to Turkmen soldiers who fell during World War II • Monument to the Holy Rukhnama Reserve" Nisa" is a unique monument of history. It is an ancient town , located 18 km from modern Ashgabat , dating back to the I century BC - I AD. The ancient settlement consists of two forts: Old and New Nisa. Old Nisa was once a royal residence in Parthia, Guide for participants Page 3 and New Nisa served as the capital of the Parthian Kingdom. In a small area of the ancient city, a large number of unique objects of the past was found, including 2,700 clay tablets with inscriptions, ruins of an ancient fortress Mitridatkert, remnants of urban neighborhoods, churches, palaces, archive of documents, works of art, etc. The main flag of Turkmenistan is attached to the fourth highest flagpole in the world. Fountain complex "Oguzhan and Sons" is near the entrance of the international airport of Ashgabat. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the complex that includes the highest number of fountains in a public place. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this complex includes 27 synchronized, lit and fully programmable fountains with a total area of about 15 hectares. The palace complex "Oguzhan" (Turkm. "Oguzhan" Kö şgi) is the residence of the President of Turkmenistan. Theatres: • Main Playhouse • Russian Drama Theatre • Musical Theatre • Student Theatre • Youth Theatre • Puppet Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy is located in Kipchak, the native village of Saparmurat Niyazov, 15 km from Ashgabat. The total area of the mosque is 18 thousand square meters, and its height is 55 m. There are four 80 meter high minarets near the mosque. Cultural and entertainment center "Alem" is a cultural and entertainment center, located on the Archabil Shayoly, with a height of 95 meters. A ferris wheel is installed inside the center and it is currently the largest enclosed wheel in the world. A mountain trail “Health” runs around the capital and passes the most picturesque places of Kopet Dagh. In 2017 Ashgabat will host Asian Sports. Guide for participants Page 4 Time zone Ashgabat is (UTC/GMT +5 hours). Electricity The typical main voltage in Turkmenistan is 220 volts AC. The European type wall socket (two-pin plugs) is standard in Turkmenistan. A travel adapter might be needed to use local power outlets. Telephone The telephone prefix for Ashgabat is: + 99 3 Language Turkmen is spoken in Turkmenistan, and the most commonly spoken foreign language is Russian. Banks Most banks in Ashgabat are open from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, but closed for a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00. Exchange offices are widely available in all locations. 24-hour exchange offices are available at the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen - Turkish joint-stock commercial bank, the bank "Turkmenistan" and "President", and large shopping centers such as Impash and Gulistan. The exchange rate is $ 1 = 2.84 Turkmen manat. Emergency contact numbers Ambulance: 03 Police: 02 Fire department: 01 Embassies in Ashgabat http://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/31-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/diplomacy Pharmacies Pharmacies are open from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00 and on Saturday from 08:00 to 12:00. A 24-hour pharmacy standby service is available at: • 1 pharmacy - AlisheraNavoi 40 • 2 pharmacies - BulvarLevitana 2/2, • 3 pharmacies - Andaliba 21 • 6 pharmacies - Magtymgulishaely 155 • 25 pharmacies - Andaliba 80b, • 30 pharmacies - Bitarap Turkmen Shaely 191/2 Pharmacy reference telephone line - +993 12 93-17-14 (15) Commercial pharmacies - +993 12 42-52-02 Guide for participants Page 5 Climate and clothing The
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