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Turkmenistan
Asia · Ashgabat
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Asia with a population of 5.9M and an area of 488,100 km². Its capital is Ashgabat, Turkmen is the official language, and it is a republic. Turkmenistan shares borders with 5 countries.
Key facts
Continent
Asia
Capital
Ashgabat
Population
5.9M
Area
488,100 km²
Language
Turkmen
Religion
Islam
Government
Republic
Currency
Turkmenistani Manat
GDP/capita
$7600
Independence
1991
Geography
Landlocked
Has desert
Oceans / Seas
Caspian Sea
Deserts
Kara Kum
Borders
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Azerbaijan
History & Culture
Soviet Union
Silk Road
Economy & Resources
Energy
Natural gas, Oil
🎯 How to identify Turkmenistan in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Turkmenistan efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia ?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
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