Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is in Asia. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Zentralasien
- Area
- 488,100 km²
- Population
- 7,618,847
- Languages
- Russian, Turkmen
- Neighbours
- Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Did you know?
- Oddities
The burning Darvaza gas crater in the Karakum Desert is called the “Door to Hell” and has been blazing since the 1970s.
- Geography
Around 80 percent of the country is taken up by the Karakum Desert.
- Oddities
Ashgabat holds the world record for the highest density of white-marble buildings.
- Culture
The Akhal-Teke, a horse known for its metallic coat sheen, is Turkmenistan’s national symbol.
Frequently asked questions about Turkmenistan
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan is in Asia.
Turkmenistan has about 7,618,847 inhabitants.
Turkmenistan covers about 488,100 km².
In Turkmenistan people speak, among others, Russian, Turkmen.
Turkmenistan borders: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.