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Turkmenistan

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Turkmenistan

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πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡² Β· Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan rewards travelers with desert horizons, ancient Silk Road ruins and extraordinary natural formations. Its landscapes range from the Karakum Desert to colorful canyons by the Caspian region.

Population (2025)7 618 847
CapitalAshgabat
Independence1991
Population source: World Bank β†—

Places to discover

  • Darvaza gas crater β€” a famous natural-gas crater in the Karakum.
  • Yangykala Canyons β€” striking multicolored desert escarpments.
  • Ancient Merv β€” remains of a major Silk Road center.
  • Nisa β€” archaeological remains linked to the Parthian Empire.

Interesting facts

  • The Karakum Desert covers much of the country.
  • Traditional Turkmen carpets are an important cultural craft.
  • The ancient city of Merv was an important Silk Road hub.

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