What is the capital of Turkmenistan?

The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.

What continent is Turkmenistan in?

Turkmenistan is in Asia, specifically the Central Asia subregion.

What is the population of Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan has a population of roughly 5,850,908 people, across a land area of 488,100 km².

What language is spoken in Turkmenistan?

The main languages of Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen.

Which countries border Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia, Asia. Its capital is Ashgabat, home to roughly 5,850,908 people across 488,100 km² of land.

Where is Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan is in Central Asia, Asia, bordering Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Ashgabat
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Central Asia
Population: 5,850,908
Land area: 488,100 km²
ISO codes: TM / TKM
Languages: Russian, Turkmen
Coastline: Landlocked
Currency: Turkmenistan manat (TMT)
Calling code: +993
Internet domain: .tm

How Turkmenistan compares

Turkmenistan ranks 112th of 194 countries on this site by population and 52nd by land area — roughly 0.08% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 34th of 46 by population and 14th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Turkmenistan: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Turkmenistan flag breaks down as 81.4% green, 11% red, 4.5% yellow, 1.7% white and 1.4% orange.

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Did you know?

The Darvaza gas crater, burning continuously in the Karakum Desert, is nicknamed the Gates of Hell.
Ashgabat is known for lavish white marble buildings and golden statues visible from miles away.
The Akhal-Teke horse, with its metallic sheen, is a national symbol and legendary desert breed.
Turkmen carpets with gul medallion patterns are prized from bazaars to auction houses.
Neutrality is written into Turkmenistan's constitution and shapes its foreign policy.

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Turkmenistan: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Turkmenistan?: The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
What continent is Turkmenistan in?: Turkmenistan is in Asia, specifically the Central Asia subregion.
What is the population of Turkmenistan?: Turkmenistan has a population of roughly 5,850,908 people, across a land area of 488,100 km².
What language is spoken in Turkmenistan?: The main languages of Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen.
Which countries border Turkmenistan?: Turkmenistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Practice with geography games

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