Turkmenistan

Ashgabat 491,210 km² approx. 7.5 million

Turkmenistan lies largely in the Karakum Desert and is considered one of the most closed-off countries along the Silk Road. The white marble city of Ashgabat and the ancient ruins of Merv are among the most impressive yet least visited destinations on the entire route.

Country Facts

Capital

Ashgabat

Area

491,210 km²

Population

approx. 7.5 million

Currency

Manat (TMT)

Tourism Features

01
Ashgabat’s white marble architecture
02
Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage)
03
The Darvaza gas crater, the “Gates of Hell”
04
The Karakum Desert and nomadic life

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