Turkmenistan - Wikipedia
WEBTurkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest and the Caspian Sea to the west. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city. It is one of the six independent Turkic states.
Turkmenistan | People, Geography, Government, & History
WEB3 days ago · Turkmenistan, second largest country of Central Asia. Though long home to the Turkmens, a nomadic Turkic people, the area did not become a political unit in its own right until its incorporation into the Soviet Union in 1924. Since its independence in 1991 it has been known for its authoritarian and insular government.
Turkmenistan - The World Factbook
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Present-day Turkmenistan covers territory that has been at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries. The area was ruled in antiquity by various Persian empires, and was conquered by Alexander the Great, Muslim armies, the Mongols, Turkic warriors, and eventually the Russians. In medieval times, Merv (located in present-day Mary province ...
History of Turkmenistan - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Turkmenistan traditionally began with the arrival of Indo-European Iranian tribes around 2000 BC. Early tribes were nomadic or semi-nomadic due to the arid conditions of the region, preventing widespread adoption of agriculture. The steppe culture in Central Asia was an extension of a larger Eurasian series of horse cultures ...
Turkmenistan country profile - BBC News
WEB24 March 2023. Known for its autocratic government and large gas reserves, Turkmenistan has been an island of stability in restive Central Asia. Despite the gas wealth, much of the population...
Turkmenistan travel - Lonely Planet | Asia
WEBExplore Turkmenistan holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Turkmenistan summary | Britannica
WEBTurkmenistan, officially Türkmenistan, Country, Central Asia. Area: 189,657 sq mi (491,210 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 7,241,000. Capital: Ashgabat. Turkmen make up three-fourths of the population, with small groups of Uzbeks, Russians, Kazakhs, and Tatars. Language: Turkmen (official).
Turkmenistan - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBTurkmenistan - Country Profile. Turkmenistan facts: Official web sites of Turkmenistan, links and information on Turkmenistan's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
Turkmenistan – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBTurkmenistan (Turkmen: Türkmenistan) is one of the most isolated countries in the world and has dubbed itself as the "motherland of neutrality". Formerly a part of the Soviet Union , it is situated in Central Asia and is surrounded by …
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WEBTurkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest and the Caspian Sea to the west. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city. It is one of the six independent Turkic states.
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