Central Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Kazakhstan.
Present-day Turkmenistan has been at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries. Various Persian empires ruled the area in antiquity, and Alexander ...
Longitude: 60
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Turkmenistan:
10,222.048 km
Terrain:
Flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south; low mountains along border with Iran; borders Caspian Sea in west.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, sulfur, salt.
Industries:
Natural gas, oil, petroleum products, textiles, food processing.
Population: 5,744,151
The most densely populated areas are the southern, eastern, and northeastern oases; approximately 50% of the population lives in and around the capital of Ashgabat.
Area: 488,100 km2
slightly more than three times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than California
Landlocked; the western and central low-lying desolate portions of the country make up the great Garagum (Kara-Kum) desert, which occupies over 80% of the country; eastern part is plateau.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| rus | Russian |
| tuk | Turkmen |
Turkmen (official) 72%, Russian 12%, Uzbek 9%, other 7%
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| TMT | Turkmenistan manat | m |
Capital City: Ashgabat
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 8:31 pm (GMT+05:00)
The flag of Turkmenistan has a green field. It features a red vertical band, bearing five carpet guls stacked above two crossed olive branches, near the hoist end of the field. Just to the fly side of the vertical band near the top edge of the field is a hoist-side facing white crescent and five small five-pointed white stars placed just outside the crescent opening.
Bordering Countries
Turkmenistan is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Turkmenistan
You're in for a treat! Turkmenistan is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Stunning desert landscapes
- Unique traditional architecture
- High levels of political control and restrictions
- Health concerns such as typhoid and hepatitis
- Limited tourist infrastructure
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Turkmen cuisine features meats, grains, and dairy products.
- Popular dishes include Plov and Shashlik.
- Freshly baked bread and local tea are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ancient city of Merv
- Explore the capital, Ashgabat
- Discover the Darvaza Gas Crater
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