Geography
Turkmenistan is in Central Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 40, 60; it has Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan.
Neighboring countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Asia
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Central Asia
- Population
- 7.1 million
- Area
- 488,100 km²
- Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (TMT)
- Official language
- Russian, Turkmen
- Calling code
- +993
- Internet TLD
- .tm
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
Turkmenistan map preview: 40.00, 60.00
People and Culture
Turkmenistan uses Russian, Turkmen in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Turkmenistan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Turkmenistan is recorded with the official name Turkmenistan. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Ashgabat
- Central Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Ashgabat
- Time zone data: UTC+05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Turkmenistan is grouped under Asia.
- Turkmenistan has a listed area of 488,100 km².
- Turkmenistan is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Turkmenistan
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
What continent is Turkmenistan in?
Turkmenistan is in Asia.
What currency does Turkmenistan use?
Turkmenistan uses the Turkmenistan manat.
What language is spoken in Turkmenistan?
Russian, Turkmen is listed for Turkmenistan in this database.