Turkmenistan

Country Turkmenistan
Capital Ashgabat
Continent Asia
Currency Turkmen new manat(TMT)
Languages Turkmen, Russian & Uzbek

Ashkhabad

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Introduction

Eastern Turkmenistan for centuries formed part of the Persian province of Khurasan; in medieval times Merv (today known as Mary) was one of the great cities of the Islamic world and an important stop on the Silk Road. Annexed by Russia between 1865 and 1885, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic in 1924. It achieved independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. Extensive hydrocarbon/natural gas reserves could prove a boon to this underdeveloped country if extraction and delivery projects were to be expanded. The Turkmenistan Government is actively seeking to diversify its gas export routes beyond the existing Russian pipeline network. President for Life Saparmurat NYYAZOW died in December 2006, and Turkmenistan held its first multi-candidate presidential electoral process in February 2007. Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW, a vice premier under NYYAZOW, emerged as the country's new president.

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Turkmenistan - Wikipedia
Turkmenistan - CIA World Fact Book
Turkmenistan - BBC
Turkmenistan - Timeline - BBC

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There’s a “Door to Hell” on Earth – and It’s in Turkmenistan - MoneycontrolThere’s a “Door to Hell” on Earth – and It’s in Turkmenistan  Moneycontrol

Mohun Bagan faces Turkmenistan’s Ahal in ACL 2 - The HinduMohun Bagan faces Turkmenistan’s Ahal in ACL 2  The Hindu

National trainers deliver a course on media literacy organized by the OSCE in Turkmenistan - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeNational trainers deliver a course on media literacy organized by the OSCE in Turkmenistan  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Turkmenistan’s Ahal stun ISL champions Mohun Bagan | Football News - Hindustan TimesTurkmenistan’s Ahal stun ISL champions Mohun Bagan | Football News  Hindustan Times

People's Council of Turkmenistan: Mandate, modern role and decisions - The Korea HeraldPeople's Council of Turkmenistan: Mandate, modern role and decisions  The Korea Herald

Turkmenistan and Qatar Build Closer Ties at Doha Summit - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan and Qatar Build Closer Ties at Doha Summit  The Times Of Central Asia

'Raped, Jailed, Tortured, Left To Die': The Hell Of Being Gay In Turkmenistan - Barron's'Raped, Jailed, Tortured, Left To Die': The Hell Of Being Gay In Turkmenistan  Barron's

Rape, Torture, Silence: LGBTQ Survivors Expose Horror In Turkmenistan - Lavender MagazineRape, Torture, Silence: LGBTQ Survivors Expose Horror In Turkmenistan  Lavender Magazine

UNECE and UNDP support the development of renewable energy in Turkmenistan - UNECEUNECE and UNDP support the development of renewable energy in Turkmenistan  UNECE

Turkmenistan Orders Cultural Performers To Lose Weight -- Or Their Jobs - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyTurkmenistan Orders Cultural Performers To Lose Weight -- Or Their Jobs  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Hungary to benefit from Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Talks - Hungarian ConservativeHungary to benefit from Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Talks  Hungarian Conservative

EDB reveals non-sovereign financing from IFIs in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan - Trend News AgencyEDB reveals non-sovereign financing from IFIs in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan puts forward initiatives at 80th session of UNGA | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan puts forward initiatives at 80th session of UNGA | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) Opens in Awaza, Turkmenistan, Mobilizing Global Partnerships for Inclusive Prosperity | Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Develo - Welcome to the United NationsThird United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) Opens in Awaza, Turkmenistan, Mobilizing Global Partnerships for Inclusive Prosperity | Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Develo  Welcome to the United Nations

WHO and Turkmenistan develop National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control 2026–2030 - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Turkmenistan develop National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Control 2026–2030  World Health Organization (WHO)

MHI-AP Awarded Long-term Service Contract for the Garabogazkarbamid Fertilizer Plant in Turkmenistan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.MHI-AP Awarded Long-term Service Contract for the Garabogazkarbamid Fertilizer Plant in Turkmenistan  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Turkmenistan and World Bank seal grant deal for regional health initiative - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan and World Bank seal grant deal for regional health initiative  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan’s Commodity Exchange showcases diverse light industry products - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan’s Commodity Exchange showcases diverse light industry products  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan showcases TAPI and renewables to attract foreign investors - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan showcases TAPI and renewables to attract foreign investors  Trend News Agency

Ambassador of Bahrain presents credentials at Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan - AKI PressAmbassador of Bahrain presents credentials at Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan  AKI Press

Turkmenistan strengthens its influenza vaccination programme - World Health Organization (WHO)Turkmenistan strengthens its influenza vaccination programme  World Health Organization (WHO)

Turkmenistan Trade Minister receives Bahraini Ambassador - ????? ????? ???????Turkmenistan Trade Minister receives Bahraini Ambassador  ????? ????? ???????

AIIB Reaffirms Commitment to Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference in Turkmenistan - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)AIIB Reaffirms Commitment to Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference in Turkmenistan  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Ministry of Education and UNICEF Introduced Climate Change Topics in Preschool Curriculum of Turkmenistan - UnicefMinistry of Education and UNICEF Introduced Climate Change Topics in Preschool Curriculum of Turkmenistan  Unicef

Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Civil Aviation Agency receives Bahraini Ambassador - ????? ????? ???????Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Civil Aviation Agency receives Bahraini Ambassador  ????? ????? ???????

Turkmenistan taps World FZO expertise to boost investment and FEZ projects - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan taps World FZO expertise to boost investment and FEZ projects  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Fire, Raging For Over 50 Years, Tamed - NDTVTurkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Fire, Raging For Over 50 Years, Tamed  NDTV

Turkmenistan’s Gas Swap Deals Could Be Collateral Damage from Israeli-Iran Conflict - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan’s Gas Swap Deals Could Be Collateral Damage from Israeli-Iran Conflict  The Times Of Central Asia

Advancing One Health: Turkmenistan hosts third national intersectoral meeting - World Health Organization (WHO)Advancing One Health: Turkmenistan hosts third national intersectoral meeting  World Health Organization (WHO)

HH The Amir Receives Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan - ??????? ???????HH The Amir Receives Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan  ??????? ???????

Awaza gears up to host UN conference on landlocked developing countries - UN NewsAwaza gears up to host UN conference on landlocked developing countries  UN News

Turkmenistan trek: The country is one of the least-visited in the world - YourGV.comTurkmenistan trek: The country is one of the least-visited in the world  YourGV.com

Turkmenistan Country Day advances collaboration for EPW2 - World Health Organization (WHO)Turkmenistan Country Day advances collaboration for EPW2  World Health Organization (WHO)

AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Indian football team beats Turkmenistan 7-0 - Olympics.comAFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Indian football team beats Turkmenistan 7-0  Olympics.com

One of the world’s most isolated countries, this former Soviet state is showing signs it’s ready for more tourists - CNNOne of the world’s most isolated countries, this former Soviet state is showing signs it’s ready for more tourists  CNN

Turkmenistan advances resilience in cotton production and pest management in cereal crops - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTurkmenistan advances resilience in cotton production and pest management in cereal crops  Food and Agriculture Organization

Strengthening prosecutorial capacity in Turkmenistan to combat trafficking in persons for labour exploitation - unodc.orgStrengthening prosecutorial capacity in Turkmenistan to combat trafficking in persons for labour exploitation  unodc.org

New village of Bagtly Zamana opened in Turkmenistan - Arzuw newsNew village of Bagtly Zamana opened in Turkmenistan  Arzuw news

Once-in-a-decade push for the ‘locked out’: Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan - UN NewsOnce-in-a-decade push for the ‘locked out’: Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan  UN News

Strengthening zoonotic disease prevention – WHO concludes technical advisory mission to Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)Strengthening zoonotic disease prevention – WHO concludes technical advisory mission to Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan - El Paso Inc.'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan  El Paso Inc.

Opinion: Gas, Geopolitics, and Realism: U.S.–Turkmenistan Talks Signal Shift - The Times Of Central AsiaOpinion: Gas, Geopolitics, and Realism: U.S.–Turkmenistan Talks Signal Shift  The Times Of Central Asia

WHO boosts virological surveillance and pandemic influenza preparedness in Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO boosts virological surveillance and pandemic influenza preparedness in Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

Magtymguly's poetry is a major link binding India and Turkmenistan - Awaz The VoiceMagtymguly's poetry is a major link binding India and Turkmenistan  Awaz The Voice

Turkmenistan Attracts Renewed Attention from Washington and Moscow Amid Regional Tensions - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan Attracts Renewed Attention from Washington and Moscow Amid Regional Tensions  The Times Of Central Asia

SCB Dayhanbank tops national bank card distribution in Turkmenistan - Trend News AgencySCB Dayhanbank tops national bank card distribution in Turkmenistan  Trend News Agency

'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan - High Point Enterprise'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan  High Point Enterprise

Turkmenistan national duped in Gurgaon by three men posing as officials - The Times of IndiaTurkmenistan national duped in Gurgaon by three men posing as officials  The Times of India

U.S.–Turkmenistan Rapprochement: Energy, Neutrality, and Digital Geopolitics - The Times Of Central AsiaU.S.–Turkmenistan Rapprochement: Energy, Neutrality, and Digital Geopolitics  The Times Of Central Asia

Turkmenistan Still Requires COVID Tests and Visas for All Visitors - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan Still Requires COVID Tests and Visas for All Visitors  The Times Of Central Asia

Turkmenistan Escalates Crackdown on Citizens Looking to Emigrate Abroad - The Jamestown FoundationTurkmenistan Escalates Crackdown on Citizens Looking to Emigrate Abroad  The Jamestown Foundation

Workshops aim to help revitalize aquaculture in Turkmenistan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationWorkshops aim to help revitalize aquaculture in Turkmenistan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Championing environmental and social inclusivity: Mira (Kyrgyzstan), Gulshat (Turkmenistan) and Nigina (Uzbekistan) - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeChampioning environmental and social inclusivity: Mira (Kyrgyzstan), Gulshat (Turkmenistan) and Nigina (Uzbekistan)  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Digital 2025: Turkmenistan - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Turkmenistan  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

WHO and United Nations Volunteers champion Youth4Health network in Turkmenistan through intensive spoken English course - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and United Nations Volunteers champion Youth4Health network in Turkmenistan through intensive spoken English course  World Health Organization (WHO)

How Turkmenistan’s Government Neglects Its People (And Why the World Should Care) - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Turkmenistan’s Government Neglects Its People (And Why the World Should Care)  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Turkmenistan sees surge in internet-banking registrations - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan sees surge in internet-banking registrations  Trend News Agency

Amir meets Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan - The Peninsula QatarAmir meets Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan  The Peninsula Qatar

'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': The hell of being gay in Turkmenistan - The Straits Times'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': The hell of being gay in Turkmenistan  The Straits Times

Turkmenistan opens exhibition of economic achievements | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan opens exhibition of economic achievements | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan’s Diplomatic Moves Amid Iran-Israel Tensions - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan’s Diplomatic Moves Amid Iran-Israel Tensions  The Times Of Central Asia

Investment forum of Turkmenistan starts in Avaza | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsInvestment forum of Turkmenistan starts in Avaza | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

IAEA conducts mission on oncology in Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsIAEA conducts mission on oncology in Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan Mejlis Chairperson receives credentials of Bahraini Ambassador to Türkiye as Non-Resident Ambassador to Turkmenistan - ????? ????? ???????Turkmenistan Mejlis Chairperson receives credentials of Bahraini Ambassador to Türkiye as Non-Resident Ambassador to Turkmenistan  ????? ????? ???????

Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap - UN NewsLandlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap  UN News

Israel Strikes Mashhad, an Iranian City Near Turkmenistan and a Hub for Central Asia Trade - The Times Of Central AsiaIsrael Strikes Mashhad, an Iranian City Near Turkmenistan and a Hub for Central Asia Trade  The Times Of Central Asia

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sends written message to Turkmenistan President - ????? ????? ???????HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister sends written message to Turkmenistan President  ????? ????? ???????

Turkmenistan hosts seminar on tuberculosis diagnostics | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan hosts seminar on tuberculosis diagnostics | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan’s deepening water crisis could have far-reaching regional consequences - Atlantic CouncilTurkmenistan’s deepening water crisis could have far-reaching regional consequences  Atlantic Council

Memoir: Recollecting the benefits of shoe leather diplomacy in Turkmenistan - EurasianetMemoir: Recollecting the benefits of shoe leather diplomacy in Turkmenistan  Eurasianet

Prestige or Coercion? Turkmen Police Questioned Over Costly Leader Watches - The Times Of Central AsiaPrestige or Coercion? Turkmen Police Questioned Over Costly Leader Watches  The Times Of Central Asia

Turkmenistan, Austria’s Primetals Technologies seal deal to develop metallurgy industry - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan, Austria’s Primetals Technologies seal deal to develop metallurgy industry  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan hosts conference of women entrepreneurs | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan hosts conference of women entrepreneurs | News of Turkmenistan from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Turkmenistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs - ????? ???????? ???????Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Turkmenistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs  ????? ???????? ???????

Bahrain looks to Turkmenistan to anchor a Central Asia-Gulf trade corridor - Trend News AgencyBahrain looks to Turkmenistan to anchor a Central Asia-Gulf trade corridor  Trend News Agency

Turkmenistan Defines National Steps for Adapting to Cryosphere Changes - UNESCOTurkmenistan Defines National Steps for Adapting to Cryosphere Changes  UNESCO

Urban and regional POS networks expand across Turkmenistan - Trend News AgencyUrban and regional POS networks expand across Turkmenistan  Trend News Agency

'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan - Caledonian Record'Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die': the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan  Caledonian Record

Telling Children’s Stories with Dignity: UNICEF’s Media Ethics Training in Turkmenistan - UnicefTelling Children’s Stories with Dignity: UNICEF’s Media Ethics Training in Turkmenistan  Unicef

Turkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system - VisasNewsTurkmenistan considers creation of electronic visa system  VisasNews

Turkmenistan and Daewoo discuss construction of fertilizer plant - Arzuw newsTurkmenistan and Daewoo discuss construction of fertilizer plant  Arzuw news

Could a Woman End Turkmenistan’s International Isolation? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceCould a Woman End Turkmenistan’s International Isolation?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A conference entitled "Turkmenistan's Path to Neutrality" was held in Bucharest - turkmenportal.comA conference entitled "Turkmenistan's Path to Neutrality" was held in Bucharest  turkmenportal.com

Turkmenistan FM: Israeli assault on Qatar violates international law - The Peninsula QatarTurkmenistan FM: Israeli assault on Qatar violates international law  The Peninsula Qatar

Why Is Turkmenistan Subject to a Partial US Travel Ban? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Is Turkmenistan Subject to a Partial US Travel Ban?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

United States and Russia angling for influence in Turkmenistan - EurasianetUnited States and Russia angling for influence in Turkmenistan  Eurasianet

GTSBT deals for 31.75 mln AZN | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news - Arzuw newsGTSBT deals for 31.75 mln AZN | Turkmenistan News from Arzuw.news  Arzuw news

Turkmenistan Contains ‘Gate to Hell’ Fire After Decades of Inferno - The Times Of Central AsiaTurkmenistan Contains ‘Gate to Hell’ Fire After Decades of Inferno  The Times Of Central Asia

WHO Technical Advisory Mission to Strengthen Influenza Vaccination Programme in Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO Technical Advisory Mission to Strengthen Influenza Vaccination Programme in Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO and Turkmenistan develop a new National Strategic Plan on tuberculosis control - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO and Turkmenistan develop a new National Strategic Plan on tuberculosis control  World Health Organization (WHO)

The Landlocked Gather in Turkmenistan to Confront an Age-old Conundrum - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe Landlocked Gather in Turkmenistan to Confront an Age-old Conundrum  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

National Coordination Meeting under the project “Pandemic Preparedness and Response through One Health approach in Central Asia” to take place in Turkmenistan - World Health Organization (WHO)National Coordination Meeting under the project “Pandemic Preparedness and Response through One Health approach in Central Asia” to take place in Turkmenistan  World Health Organization (WHO)

SCO Secretary-General Meets with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan - sectsco.orgSCO Secretary-General Meets with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan  sectsco.org

Prime Minister meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan - The Peninsula QatarPrime Minister meets Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan  The Peninsula Qatar

Ministry of Health and UNICEF completed the National Micronutrient Survey among Women and Children in Turkmenistan - UnicefMinistry of Health and UNICEF completed the National Micronutrient Survey among Women and Children in Turkmenistan  Unicef

Iraq Seeks Alternative Gas Import Routes Through Turkmenistan Amid Sanctions Challenge - The Times Of Central AsiaIraq Seeks Alternative Gas Import Routes Through Turkmenistan Amid Sanctions Challenge  The Times Of Central Asia

UNICEF and the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship Launch Partnership to Deliver Results for Children - UnicefUNICEF and the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship Launch Partnership to Deliver Results for Children  Unicef

WHO strengthens Turkmenistan's capacity to enhance TB surveillance - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO strengthens Turkmenistan's capacity to enhance TB surveillance  World Health Organization (WHO)

Turkmenistan’s Shift Towards The Moscow-Tehran-Beijing Axis - Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic StudiesTurkmenistan’s Shift Towards The Moscow-Tehran-Beijing Axis  Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies

The silent crisis: Abortion and reproductive rights in Turkmenistan - EurasianetThe silent crisis: Abortion and reproductive rights in Turkmenistan  Eurasianet