What is the Capital of Turkmenistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia, Asia, with a population of 7,057,841. The official currency is the Turkmenistan manat and the primary language spoken is Turkmen.
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Ashgabat at a glance
| Capital city | Ashgabat |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Region | Central Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 7,057,841 (106th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+05:00 |
| Currency | Turkmenistan manat (TMT) |
| Calling code | +993 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Turkmenistan
- Kabul, capital of Afghanistan
- Tehran, capital of Iran
- Astana, capital of Kazakhstan
- Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan in context
- Turkmenistan covers 488,100 km², making it the 52nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 14 people per km² ranks 181st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.
- Turkmenistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 7,057,841 people, Turkmenistan holds about 8.5% of the population of Central Asia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Turkmenistan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Turkmenistan is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Turkmenistan — FAQ
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
Is Ashgabat the largest city in Turkmenistan?
Yes — Ashgabat is both the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan.
What country is Ashgabat in?
Ashgabat is the capital city of Turkmenistan.
What continent is Ashgabat in?
Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is located in Asia.
Is Ashgabat the capital of Turkmenistan?
Yes — Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan.
Ashgabat is the capital of which country?
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, in Central Asia.
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