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Fun fact 3 about Turkmenistan

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Turkmenistan's declaration of 'permanent neutrality' was formally recognized by the United Nations in 1995.

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Turkmenistan

Population
7.6M
Area
488,100 km²
Capital
Ashgabat
Continent
Asia
104th most populous country in the world

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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