Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | South Korea  | Turkmenistan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Korea | Turkmenistan |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Seoul | Ashgabat |
Latitude  | 36° 0′ 0″ N | 38° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 127° 0′ 0″ E | 59° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of South Korea is 100,363 sq km, and the total area of Turkmenistan is 491,210 sq km. South Korea is smaller than Turkmenistan by 390,847 sq km. South Korea is around 4.89 times smaller than Turkmenistan.
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 100,363 Sq km | 491,210 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 390,847 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 38,750 Sq Mile | 189,660 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 150,910 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.7 % | 4.9 % |
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Seoul | Ashgabat |
Demonyms  | South Korean | Turkmen |
Official Languages  | Korean | Turkmen |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 27.6 % | 93 % |
The people of South Korea are called South Korean, and the people of Turkmenistan are called Turkmen.
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Korean Republic won | Manat |
Currency Symbol  | KRW | TMT |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +82 | +993 |
Internet TLD  | .kr | .tm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KR | TM |
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | 애국가 (Aegukga) | Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Patriotic Song | National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan |
National Animal  | Korean Tiger | Akhal-Teke Horse |
National Bird  | Magpie | Golden Eagle |
National Flower  | Rose of Sharon | Red Rose |
National Sport  | Taekwondo | Horse Racing |
National Colors  | White, red, blue and black | Green and white |
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 11:00 AM | 07:01 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+9 (Korea Standard Time) | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in South Korea is [11:00 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Turkmenistan is [07:01 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
South Korea is [ 3 hours and 59 minutes ] ahead of Turkmenistan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of South Korea as of 2023 is estimated to be around 51,712,619, and the total population of Turkmenistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,516,100.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, South Korea had 45,196,519 more people than Turkmenistan.
The annual Population Growth in South Korea is 0.25% and the annual population growth in Turkmenistan is 1.60%.
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.6 % | 20.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 66.7 % | 74.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.7 % | 4.92 % |
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Seoul | Ashgabat |
Current Time | 11:00 AM | 07:01 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Fog |
Current Temperature  | -1.24 Degree Celsius | -2.08 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.03 km/hr, 340 Degree | 1.03 km/hr, 120 Degree |
Humidity  | 64 % | 100 % |
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 0.78 (Births Per Woman) | 2.62 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 57.32 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 230.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 21.66 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 114.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 35 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Cancer (76000 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (167 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Nutritional deficiencies ( 1300 people per 100K population) | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis ( 11 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 6.1 (people per 100K population) | 8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 25.6 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.66 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in South Korea, is [ Cancer ]. Around 76000 people per 100,000 people in South Korea, are dying of Cancer.
Similarly, around 167 people per 100,000 people in Turkmenistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of South Korea, spent [ 8.3% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Turkmenistan, spent [ 5.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | South Korea | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 28.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 39 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 34.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 21.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 9.3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20.3% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 6% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in South Korea, are 1.62 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Turkmenistan.
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