Turkmenistan

Asia · Capital Ashgabat

Turkmenistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Ashgabat. It has a population of around 5,850,908 people. The main language is Russian and the official currency is the Turkmenistan manat. Turkmenistan is landlocked, sharing land borders with 4 countries.

Turkmenistan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Ashgabat. It has a population of 5,850,908, bordering 4 countries. The official language is Russian. The official currency is the Turkmenistan manat.

Where is Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan at a glance

Capital: Ashgabat
Population: 5.9M
Currency: Turkmenistan manat
Language: Russian
Continent: Asia
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Turkmenistan

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Frequently asked questions about Turkmenistan

What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.

What continent is Turkmenistan in?

Turkmenistan is located in Asia.

What is the population of Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan has a population of approximately 5,850,908 people.

What is the currency of Turkmenistan?

The official currency of Turkmenistan is the Turkmenistan manat.

What language is spoken in Turkmenistan?

The main language spoken in Turkmenistan is Russian.

What is the flag of Turkmenistan?

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