Turkmenistan is around 80 percent desert. The Darvaza gas crater in the Karakum has burned continuously since it was set alight in 1971.
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Easy learning about Turkmenistan
The capital city of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, capital city of Turkmenistan.
Word: Darvaza
Meaning: burning crater
Administrative Divisions
5 provinces (velayatlar) and 1 independent city*
- Ahal Velayat (Arkadag)
- Ashgabat*
- Balkan Velayat (Balkanabat)
- Dashoguz Velayat
- Lebap Velayat (Turkmenabat)
- Mary Velayat
Where in the world is Turkmenistan located?
Turkmenistan is a Country located in the Central Asia sub-region in the continent of Asia.
Basic Information
Capital City: Ashgabat, capital city of Turkmenistan
Population: 7,618,847 (UN)
Area: 488,100 km² / 303,291 sq mi
People from Turkmenistan are called: Turkmens
Geography
Latitude: 39.855° N
Longitude: 58.677° E
Geographical Subregion: Central Asia
Continental Region: Asia
Borders
- Afghanistan — Land border
- Iran — Land border
- Uzbekistan — Land border
- Kazakhstan — Land border
Climate
subtropical desert
Human Development
HDI Rank: 95 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.764
Mean Years of Schooling: 11.2
Expected Years of Schooling: 13.2
Life Expectancy at Birth: 70.1 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Muslim
Second Most Predominant: Christian
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: 5 Years
Physical Punishment: Other
Technical Information
TLD: .tm
Calling Code: +993
MapGeo Name: Turkmenistan
MapGeo Code: TM