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.

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 is the biggest city in Turkmenistan?

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

Which Languages are Spoken in Turkmenistan?

Turkmen is the official language of Turkmenistan.

What is the Culture of Turkmenistan Like?

Turkmenistan is a country located in Central Asia, formerly known as Turkmenia. The capital city is Ashgabat, and even though the official language in the state is Turkmen, Russian is spoken by a majority of the population living in the urban areas. The state has a total area of about 189,660 square miles, and the population was estimated at 5,662,544 in 2016. In 1995, Turkmenistan was declared a neutral state. The Turkmen people have been nomads and horsemen since ancient times.

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.

Location of Turkmenistan

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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)
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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