Fun facts about Turkmenistan
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The name 'Turkmen' comes from Turk, plus the Sogdian suffix -men, meaning 'almost Turk'.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Ashgabat earthquake of 1948 killed over 110,000 people, amounting to two-thirds of the city's population.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city.
From the “History” section
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Turkmenistan's declaration of 'permanent neutrality' was formally recognized by the United Nations in 1995.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Over 80% of Turkmenistan is covered by the Karakum Desert.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city.
From the “Geography” section
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Turkmenistan possesses the world's fourth largest reserves of natural gas.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city.
From the “Economy” section
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