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Turkmenistan

History

Turkmenistan declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Turkmenistan's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
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CapitalAshgabat
Population7.1M
Area488,100 km2
CurrencyTurkmenistan manat

Short facts

RegionCentral Asia
LanguageRussian, Turkmen
Time zoneTMT (UTC+5)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Darvaza Gas Crater: The Gates of Hell - a burning natural gas crater in the Karakum Desert, lit since 1971.
  • Merv: Ancient Silk Road oasis city, once the largest city in the world, UNESCO-listed.
  • Karakum Desert: The Black Sand Desert covers 70% of the country, home to wild camels and saxaul trees.

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Planning questions

What is Turkmenistan known for?Darvaza Gas Crater, Merv, Karakum Desert.
What is the capital?Ashgabat.
Which language is useful?Russian, Turkmen.
When is the national day?27 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Food & drink

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Known for

Darvaza Gas CraterMervKarakum DesertAshgabatPlovTea
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