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.
Turkmenistan - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 15, 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.
Turkmenistan country profile - BBC News
WebMar 24, 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 lives in poverty.
Turkmenistan - The World Factbook
WebDec 23, 2021 · Turkmenistan. Central Asia. Page last updated: December 23, 2021. Photos of Turkmenistan. View 3 Photos. Introduction. Background. Present-day Turkmenistan covers territory that has been at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries.
Turkmenistan travel - Lonely Planet | Asia
WebBy far the most mysterious and unexplored of Central Asia’s 'stans, Turkmenistan became famous for the truly bizarre dictatorship of Saparmyrat Niyazov, who ruled as ‘Turkmenbashi’ (‘leader of the Turkmen’) until his death in 2006.
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.
World Factbook Glyph
WebPresent-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.
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 | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WebFeb 28, 2023 · Stay on top of Turkmenistan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
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