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
Calling Code
+993
Languages
Currency
- Turkmenistan manat (m)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (4)
Countries bordering Turkmenistan →
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.