Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Turkmenistan  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Turkmenistan | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Asia | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ashgabat | Riga |
Latitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ N | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 59° 0′ 0″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Turkmenistan is 491,210 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Turkmenistan is bigger than Latvia by 426,621 sq km. Turkmenistan is around 7.61 times bigger than Latvia.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 491,210 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 426,621 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 189,660 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 164,722 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.9 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ashgabat | Riga |
Demonyms  | Turkmen | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | Turkmen | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 64 % |
The people of Turkmenistan are called Turkmen, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Manat | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | TMT | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +993 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .tm | .lv |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TM | LV |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Akhal-Teke Horse | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | Golden Eagle | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Red Rose | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Horse Racing | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Green and white | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:19 AM | 01:19 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Turkmenistan is [03:19 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Latvia is [01:19 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Turkmenistan is [ 2 hours ] ahead of Latvia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Turkmenistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,516,100, and the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Turkmenistan had 4,634,350 more people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Turkmenistan is 1.60% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.3 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.8 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ashgabat | Rīga |
Current Time | 03:19 AM | 01:19 AM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 18.92 Degree Celsius | 3.35 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.03 km/hr, 220 Degree | 3.09 km/hr, 310 Degree |
Humidity  | 59 % | 74 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.62 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 230.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 114.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 35 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (167 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis ( 11 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 8 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.66 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Turkmenistan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 167 people per 100,000 people in Turkmenistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Turkmenistan, spent [ 5.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 6% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Turkmenistan, are 1.14 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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