Location of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan's Information

Land Area	469,930 km²
Water Area	18,170 km²
Total Area	488,100km² (#52)
Population	5,291,317 (#119)
Population Density	11.26/km²
Government Type	Presidential Republic; Authoritarian
GDP (PPP)	$94.72 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$17,300
Currency	Manat (TMT)
More Information	Turkmenistan
Largest Cities	Ashgabat (727,700) Turkmenabat (234,817) Dasoguz (166,500) Mary (114,680) Balkanabat (87,822) Bayramaly (75,797) Turkmenbasy (68,292) Tejen (67,294) View all cities in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan Trivia

What is the biggest city in Turkmenistan?

Ashgabat city is the largest city in Turkmenistan with a population of around 880,000 people.

The Biggest Cities In Turkmenistan

What is the Door to Hell?

The Door to Hell refers to a surreal feature on the barren landscape of the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan. The feature is a gaping crater on the surface of the land that was created by a mining miscalculation in a natural gas field.

The Darvaza Gas Crater: the Door to Hell

Which Languages are Spoken in Turkmenistan?

Turkmen is the official language of Turkmenistan.

What Languages Are Spoken In Turkmenistan?

What is the Capital of Turkmenistan?

Ashgabat is the capital city of Turkmenistan. It is located in Central Asia bordering the Caspian Sea and is primarily covered by the Karakum Desert.

What Is The Capital Of Turkmenistan?

What is the Tallest Mountain in Turkmenistan?

The tallest mountain in Turkmenistan is Mount Damavand, which stands at 18,410 feet. The volcanic mountain is in the middle of the Elburz Range.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Turkmenistan

What Kind of Government Does Turkmenistan Have?

Turkmenistan is a presidential republic where the President is both the Head of State and the Head of Government of the country.

What Type Of Government Does Turkmenistan Have?

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