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Turkmenistan Country data
We have compiled a few data points below that can help you better understand Turkmenistan and have more context when thinking about travel safety.
Official country name: Turkmenistan.
Etymology: The suffix "-stan" means "place of" or "country," so Turkmenistan literally means the "Land of the Turkmen [people]".
Country map
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Locator map
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Flag
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Capital: Ashgabat (Ashkhabad).
Independence / foundation: The area was ruled in antiquity by various Persian empires, and was conquered by Alexander the Great, Muslim armies, the Mongols, Turkic warriors, and eventually the Russians.
Annexed by Russia in the late 1800s, Turkmen territories later figured prominently in the anti-Bolshevik resistance in Central Asia. In 1924, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic; it achieved independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991.
Population: 6 million.
Currency: Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
1 USD = 3.50 TMT
1 EUR = 3.80 TMT
Time zone: UTC+5
Languages spoken: Turkmen (official) 72%, Russian 12%, Uzbek 9%, other 7%.
Religions: Muslim 93%, Christian 6%, Buddhist <1%, folk religion <1%, Jewish <1%, other <1%, unspecified <1%.
Climate: Subtropical desert.
Real GDP (ppp – purchasing power parity): $94.79 billion.
Real GDP per capita (ppp): $14,700.
Main airports: Ashgabat International Airport.
World heritage sites in Turkmenistan
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There are over 1,100 world heritage sites spread across more than 165 countries. New ones are added every year, and some may be removed from the list for various reasons.
Number of UNESCO listed sites: 5.
Top world heritage sites:
- Kunya-Urgench.- Parthian Fortresses of Nisa.
- State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”.
- Cold Winter Deserts of Turan.
- Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor.
Interesting facts about Turkmenistan
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- Around 70% of Turkmenistan is made up of the Karakum Desert.
- Turkmenistan is home to the largest aquatics sports park called Ashgabat Watersports Complex. The country has many more world records, including the world’s largest indoor Ferris wheel.
- There is a national holiday in Turkmenistan for melons. Celebrated on the second Sunday in August every year.
- Turkmenistan holds the status of permanent neutrality, which reflects the country's commitment to international peace and security.
Further reading: N/A.
Turkmenistan Travel tips
Socket type: B / C / F. Guide to socket types.
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday.
Driving: Cars drive on the Right.
Local taxi apps: TaxiHyzmaty.
Travel Guides: Lonely Planet, Bradt Guide.
Languages spoken: Turkmen (official) 72%, Russian 12%, Uzbek 9%, other 7%.
Basic words and phrases in the main language:
Hello: SalamPlease: Baş
Thank you: Sagboluň
Help: Kömek et
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