Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
Turkmenistan 🇹🇲: capital Ashgabat, population 6 million, located in Asia. Currency: Turkmen Manat (TMT). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Ashgabat
- Population: 6 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Turkmen
- Currency: Turkmen Manat (TMT)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Turkmenistan
- Area: 488,100 km² (188,456 sq mi)
- Region: Central Asia
- Landlocked
- People: Turkmen
- Internet domain: .tm
Fun Facts About Turkmenistan
- Has a flaming gas crater known as the 'Door to Hell' that has burned for decades.
- Its capital holds a Guinness record for the most marble-clad buildings.
- Home to the Akhal-Teke horse, one of the most beautiful horse breeds in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turkmenistan known for?
Turkmenistan is known for several things — Has a flaming gas crater known as the 'Door to Hell' that has burned for decades; Its capital holds a Guinness record for the most marble-clad buildings; Home to the Akhal-Teke horse, one of the most beautiful horse breeds in the world.
How big is Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan covers about 488,100 square kilometers (188,456 square miles), in the Central Asia region.
Is Turkmenistan landlocked?
Yes. Turkmenistan is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Turkmenistan called?
People from Turkmenistan are called Turkmen.
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
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