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Turkmenistan: capital, population, borders and facts
Turkmenistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Ashgabat. Turkmenistan shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Ashgabat |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Land neighbours | 4: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Turkmenistan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
Which countries border Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan borders Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Is Turkmenistan landlocked?
Yes, Turkmenistan is landlocked.
Travel basics for Turkmenistan
In Turkmenistan, traffic drives on the right and plug types C and F. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Turkmenistan travel basics page.
Put what you know about Turkmenistan to the test
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- Capital: the capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Turkmenistan has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
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