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Turkmenistan, Asia

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 21 April 2025.

Turkmenistan is a country located in the Central Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent.

Easy learning about Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia
Asia Continent
Turkmenistan population 7 364 438 inhabitants
(2023 UN data)
Turkmenistan Area 488 100 Km2
( 303 291 sq mi)
Latitude & Longitude 40° 00' N, 60° 00' E
Turkmenistan Capital cityAshgabat
Neighbouring countriesAfghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan.
Turkmenistan Climatesubtropical desert
Most predominant religionMuslim,
Second most predominant religionChristian,
Currency name & code Manat (TMT)
Internet ccTLD.tm
Turkmenistan calling code993

Turkmenistan administrative divisions

  • 5 provinces and 1 independent city*: Ahal Welayaty (Anew),
  • Ashgabat*,
  • Balkan Welayaty (Balkanabat),
  • Dasoguz Welayaty,
  • Lebap Welayaty (Turkmenabat),
  • Mary Welayaty,
  • note: administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center name following in parentheses)

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