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Country in Asia

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is shaped by steppe and mountain routes, Silk Road history, wide landscapes and city anchors such as Ashgabat.

CapitalAshgabat
LanguageRussian, Turkmen
CurrencyTurkmenistan manat
Population7.1M

Key Facts

ContinentAsia
Population7.1M
Population ranking#105
Area488k km2
Area ranking#52
Capital cityAshgabat
Largest cityAshkhabad
LanguageRussian, Turkmen
CurrencyTurkmenistan manat
GovernmentSovereign state
ClimateVaried, monsoon to desert

Quick View

Travel range
Broad
Culture depth
Strong
Nature access
High
City anchor
Ashgabat

Structured for one-slider country planning.

Landscape & Climate

488k km2Area
Varied, monsoon to desertClimate
7.1MPopulation
AsiaContinent

Why Visit Turkmenistan?

CultureFood, markets, history and local traditions shape the route.
City baseAshgabat gives the country a clear planning anchor.
LandscapeClimate and geography help decide timing and regions.
CalendarEvents and seasons can change crowds, prices and travel flow.

Calendar Anchors

SeasonalUse local festivals, sport dates and weather windows when planning Turkmenistan.