Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
People: Turkmen
Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia and has a population of around 7.1 million. Its capital city is Ashgabat, and the most widely spoken official language is Russian. Turkmenistan is landlocked, sharing borders with 4 neighbouring countries.
Turkmenistan — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Ashgabat |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Central Asia |
| Population | 7,057,841 |
| Area | 488,100 km² |
| Currency | Turkmenistan manat (TMT) m |
| Official Languages | Russian, Turkmen |
| Dialling Code | +993 |
| Internet TLD | .tm |
| Timezone | UTC+05:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | TM / TKM |
| Borders | Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turkmenistan
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
What currency does Turkmenistan use?
Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistan manat (TMT, symbol: m).
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages of Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen.
What is the dialling code for Turkmenistan?
The international dialling code for Turkmenistan is +993.
What side of the road does Turkmenistan drive on?
Turkmenistan drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Turkmenistan
Afghanistan
Iran
Kazakhstan
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