Turkmenistan (officially Turkmenistan) is an independent country located in Central Asia, Asia. With a population of 7,057,841 people, it ranks #107 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 488,100 km² (#54 globally), with a population density of 14 people per km². The capital city is Ashgabat. The official languages are Russian, Turkmen.
Key Facts
Population
7,057,841
#107 world ranking
Area
488,100 km²
#54 world ranking
Population Density
14/km²
Capital
Ashgabat
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+05:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
4
neighboring countries
Languages
Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (m)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (4)
Iran
Afghanistan
Uzbekistan
KazakhstanCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
What is the population of Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan has a population of 7,057,841 people, ranking #107 in the world by population.
How big is Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan covers an area of 488,100 km², ranking #54 in the world by area. The population density is 14 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Turkmenistan?
The official languages of Turkmenistan are: Russian, Turkmen.
What is the currency of Turkmenistan?
The currency of Turkmenistan is Turkmenistan manat (m).
What countries border Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan shares borders with 4 countries: Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan.