Turkmenistan
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Presidents | Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow |
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Capital | Ashgabat |
Population | 5. 758 million (2017) |
Official_languages | Turkmen |
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Points of interest | Darvaza gas crater |
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ID | 764144 |
About Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum Desert. It's known for archaeological ruins including those at Nisa and Merv, major stops along the ancient trade route the Silk Road. Ashgabat, the capital, was rebuilt in Soviet style in the mid-20th century and is filled with grand monuments honoring former president Saparmurat Niyazov.