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___ TurkmenistanA virtual guide to Turkmenistan. Get an overview of Turkmenistan's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Central Asian nation, e.g.: official web sites of Turkmenistan, addresses of Turkmenistani and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information about accomodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Turkmenistan - Türkmenistan |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Turkmenistan Background: Annexed by Russia between 1865 and 1885, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic in 1925. It achieved its independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. President NIYAZOV retains absolute control over the country and opposition is not tolerated. Extensive hydrocarbon/natural gas reserves could prove a boon to this underdeveloped country if extraction and delivery projects can be worked out. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan |
 Official Name: Turkmenistan also known as Turkmenia ISO Country Code: tm Country Calling Code: +993 Capital City: Ashgabat (pop. 700 000) Other Cities: Türkmenabat (2900 000), Dashoguz (166 000), Mary (125,000), Türkmenbashi (55 000) Government: Type: Republic, with a single-party system; the 'Democratic' Party of Turkmenistan, is the only one legally permitted. Independence: 27 October 1991 (from USSR). Constitution: 18 May 1992. Geography: Location: central Asia, bordered by the Caspian Sea to the west. Area: 488,100 km² (188,456 sq mi). Terrain: Flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south. The Kara Kum (Garagum) desert comprises 80% of the country's total area. Climate: Subtropical desert. People: Nationality: Turkmenistani Population: 5.1 million (2012 est.) Ethnic Groups: Turkmen 85%, Russians 7%, Uzbeks 5%, other 3% Religions: Sunni Muslim Languages: Turkmen. Russian is widely spoken. Literacy: 98% Natural resources: Oil, natural gas, coal, precious non-ferrous and rare metals, celestine, sulfur. Agriculture products: Cotton, wheat, melons; livestock. Industries: Natural gas, oil, petroleum products, textiles, food processing. Currency: 1 Manat = 100 Tenesi (TMM) (Source: Embassy of Turkmenistan in the US and others) Turkmenistan in FiguresTurkmenistan key statistical data. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of TurkmenistanGovernment of TurkmenistanOfficial website of Turkmenistan's government, with the electronic newspaper "Turkmenistan: the golden age". Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Turkmenistan Washington, D.C. Maps Map
of TurkmenistanPolitical Map of Turkmenistan. Administrative Map
of TurkmenistanMap of Administrative Divisions of Turkmenistan.  Google
Earth TurkmenistanSearchable map and satellite view Turkmenistan. Google
Earth AshgabatSearchable map and satellite view of Turkmenistan's capital city. Caucasus and Central Asia MapMap of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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Turkmenistan NewsThe Times of Central Asia Turkmenistan news. Turkmenistan.News.Net More Turkmenistan news. Gundogar.org Turkmenistan.ru Local news (Russian/English) News in Turkmen language The Turkmen News Turkmen daily news magazine. International Newssources News Central Asia US based news agency focused at the Greater Central Asian region. Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Turkmen Service Turkmenistan related news by Radio Free Europe. washingtonpost.com: Turkmenistan Turkmenistan News. Google News Search: Turkmenistan Find news from Turkmenistan. |
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Arts & CultureAkhal-TekeLegendary Turkmen Horses. Turkmen Rugs and Carpets Turkmen applied art. Chronicles of Turkmenistan Magazine of the "Turkmen Initiative for Human Rights". Ruhnama The Book of the Soul, written by Saparmurat Niyazov, late president-for-life of Turkmenistan (1990-2006). (An official government website) |
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Business & EconomyTurkmenistan - Analytic magazineThe monthly magazine provides some business information. |
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Destination Turkmenistan - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Turkmenistan: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Ashgabat Gazette A foreigners guide to Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan Chaihana Made to spread information about Turkmenistan, maintained by former Turkmenistan Peace Corps volunteer Greg Lastowka. Turkmen International A guide to Turkmenistans culture. Hotels Hotels in Turkmenistan Find a Hotel in Turkmenistan. |
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EducationAshgabat International SchoolInformation about the private non-profit institution. Turkmen State University Ashgabat, the university does not maintain a homepage. |
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Environment & NatureCurrent issues:Contamination of soil and groundwater with agricultural chemicals, pesticides; salination, desertification. Water logging of soil due to poor irrigation methods; Caspian Sea pollution; Diversion of a large share of the flow of the Amu Darya into irrigation contributes to that river's inability to replenish the Aral Sea. UNDP in Turkmenistan The United Nations Development Programme supports the Government in achieving environmental goals through assistance in developing environmental policies and in promoting best practices in water and sanitation. |
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HistoryHistory of TurkmenistanCulture, Traditions, and History of Turkmenistan Overview on Turkmenistans history. |
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