The Republic of Turkmenistan is one of the Central Asian Turkish republics which gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. In addition, Turkmenistan is one of the countries that make up the seven independent Turkish states. Turkmenistan is the second largest country after Kazakhstan in the Central Asian republics. Turkmenistan's neighbors are; Kazakhstan in the north, Uzbekistan in the east, Iran and Afghanistan in the south and Hazar Lake in the west.
Four-fifths of Turkmenistan covers the Karakum Desert. The Kugitang and Kopet Mountains in the south are the arms of the Pamir, Altay mountain ranges. Kopet Mountains also draws the natural border with Iran. Turkmenistan is poor in terms of streams. Part of the Caspian Sea, the largest lake in the world, is located within the borders of Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan is the fourth country with natural gas resources in the world. 12% of the world gas reserves are located here.
Turkmenistan’s currency: is manat
Turkmenistan’s phone code: is +993
Important Cities of Turkmenistan
The capital is Ashgabat, other cities are Balkanabatt, Taşoğuz, Kaka, Köhne Ürgenç, Mary, Bayramali, Merv, Nebit-Dağ, Tezen, Turkmenabat, Turkmenbashi, Kumdağ, Hazar.
The Economy of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's economy is generally based on agriculture. Cotton has an important place. There are also melon, watermelon cultivation and vineyards. Some wheat, barley, corn and tobacco are also grown. Livestock holds an important place in the economy. Sheep are fed. Sheep is followed by cattle and chicken.
Textile industry is very developed in Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan is also very rich in terms of mines. Natural gas and oil are extracted in Turkmenistan. Apart from petroleum, sulfur, lead, calcium mine, salt, iodine, chromium, mercury, such as mining is extracted. In Turkmenistan, carpet weaving is very developed. Turkmen carpets are world famous.
Countries exported by Turkmenistan
Most of Turkmenistan; Exports to Iran, Russia, China, Georgia, Italy and Afghanistan.
Imports from Turkmenistan
Turkey China, Russia, UAE, Iran, France and Germany.
Nations living in Turkmenistan
Turkmen, Russians, Uzbeks, Kazakhs, Tatars, Azeris. Also; Armenians, Baluchis and Lezgin are living. There are very few of them.
Languages spoken in Turkmenistan
The official language is Turkmen. People in Russian, Uzbek, Kazakh, Tatar and small groups are talking in their own language.