At 488,100 km2 (188,500 sq mi), Turkmenistan is the world's 52nd-largest country. It is slightly smaller than Spain and larger than Cameroon. It lies between latitudes 35° and 43° N, and longitudes 52° and 67° E.
Over 80% of the country is covered by the Karakum Desert. The center of the country is dominated by the Turan Depression and the Karakum Desert. Topographically, Turkmenistan is bounded by the Ustyurt Plateau to the north, the Kopet Dag Range to the south, the Paropamyz Plateau, the Koytendag Range to the east, the Amu Darya Valley, and the Caspian Sea to the west.
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A cultural journey through traditions and celebrations
Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, Turkmenistan boasts a cultural heritage as diverse and vibrant as its landscapes. Shaped by centuries of history and the influences of the Silk Road, Turkmenistan has preserved...
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Positioned at a crossroads of ancient civilisations, Turkmenistan sets the stage for an epic biopic of world history.
Located in Central Asia on the east coast of the Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan is a cinematic...
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Unravel Turkmenistan's past: empires, buried cities and Silk Road ruins await
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Positioned at a crossroads of ancient civilisations, Turkmenistan sets the stage for an epic biopic of world history. Located in Central Asia on the east coast of the Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan is a cinematic...
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Unravel Turkmenistan's past: empires, buried cities and Silk Road ruins await
Nisa - Merv - Koneurgench
Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated. A dynamic bunch, composed of more than two dozen major tribal groups in existence since the ninth...
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The spirit of Turkmenistan: decoding the legacy and lore of the land
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Akhal region
Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated. A dynamic bunch, composed of more than two dozen major tribal groups in existence since the...
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The spirit of Turkmenistan: decoding the legacy and lore of the landa
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Akhal region
Sumbar Valley
Karakum
Kopetdag
Koytendag
Nature enthusiasts in Turkmenistan can expect a treasure trove of wild wonders and tranquil landscapes across diverse terrain. A desert nation gifted with forest and mountain ecosystems that are fed by crystal-clear rivers...
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Karakum to the Caspian: Turkmenistan’s untouched natural wonders
Sumbar Valley - Karakum - Kopetdag - Koytendag
Living outside the reach of ruling dynasties for thousands of years, the nomadic Turkmen people are not to be underestimated. A dynamic bunch, composed of more than two dozen major tribal groups in existence since the...
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The spirit of Turkmenistan: decoding the legacy and lore of the landa
Akhal
Kunya-Urgench
Nusaý
Merw
Turkmenistan is advancing its place on the global chess scene with a bold vision: to grow a new generation of players who hold their own in international competitions. From hosting FIDE-rated tournaments to celebrating homegrown...
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Turkmenistan’s next move: shaping a chess legacy
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Turkmenistan has long been known for its tradition of welcoming travellers, a legacy shaped by centuries of exchange along the Silk Road. Today, as the country marks 30 years of UN-recognised neutrality and almost 35 years...
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Turkmenistan at 30: a legacy of welcome, a future of progress
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For travellers keen on venturing beyond the familiar, Turkmenistan offers a unique land rooted in ancient nomadic traditions, Silk Road history and an abundant natural world.
From the rusted dunes of the Karakum Desert...
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Why Turkmenistan is one of Central Asia’s best-kept secrets
Kopetdag - Koytendag - Merv - Karakum - Nisa - Koneurgench
UN officials and leaders of 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) came together in Awaza, Turkmenistan, adopting a 10-year roadmap to tackle shared geographic challenges. Representing a combined...
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How the UN’s Awaza Programme is unlocking trade for landlocked nations
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