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
WebApr 13, 2024 · 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 - World Factbook Glyph
WebApr 9, 2024 · Turkmenistan - The World Factbook. Explore All Countries. Turkmenistan. Central Asia. Page last updated: April 09, 2024. Photos of Turkmenistan. view 3 photos. Introduction. Background. Present-day Turkmenistan covers territory that has been at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries.
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 plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell' - BBC
WebJan 8, 2022 · Turkmenistan's president has ordered the extinguishing of the country's "Gateway to Hell", a fire that has been burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater. Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov wants...
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.
Turkmenistan - United States Department of State
WebApr 16, 2024 · The country occupies a critical geographic juncture, sharing long borders with Afghanistan and Iran, and acts as a transportation, humanitarian, Read more about U.S.-Turkmenistan Relations.
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).
World Report 2024: Turkmenistan | Human Rights Watch
WebРусский. Turkmenistan made no improvements to its dire human rights record in 2023. The country remains closed to international scrutiny. Authorities continue to suppress fundamental rights and...
Turkmenistan - United States Department of State
WebEfforts to Control Mobility: Tens of thousands of Turkmen citizens abroad, mostly in Turkiye, were not allowed to return to Turkmenistan. The government of Turkmenistan requested the government of Türkiye (Turkey) to suspend visa free travel for Turkmen citizens. Türkiye enacted a visa that cost over $250 with all required fees.
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