Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a country in Asia (Central Asia). Its capital is Ashgabat. It has about 7,618,847 inhabitants (103rd of 194 by population) and covers 488,100 km² (52nd of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Ashgabat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Central Asia |
| Population | 7,618,847 (2025) |
| Area | 488,100 km² |
| Currencies | Turkmenistan manat (m) |
| Languages | Russian, Turkmen |
| Demonym | Turkmen |
| Borders | Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan |
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