Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Turkmenistan  | Turkey  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Turkmenistan | Republic of Turkey |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ashgabat | Ankara |
Latitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 59° 0′ 0″ E | 35° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Turkmenistan is 491,210 sq km, and the total area of Turkey is 783,562 sq km. Turkmenistan is smaller than Turkey by 292,352 sq km. Turkmenistan is around 1.60 times smaller than Turkey.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 491,210 Sq km | 783,562 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 292,352 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 189,660 Sq Mile | 302,535 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 112,875 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.9 % | 2.03 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ashgabat | Istanbul |
Demonyms  | Turkmen | Turkish |
Official Languages  | Turkmen | Turkish |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 99.8 % |
The people of Turkmenistan are called Turkmen, and the people of Turkey are called Turkish.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Manat | Turkish Lira |
Currency Symbol  | TMT | TRY |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +993 | +90 |
Internet TLD  | .tm | .tr |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TM | TR |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni | İstiklal Marşı |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan | Independence March |
National Animal  | Akhal-Teke Horse | Grey Wolf |
National Bird  | Golden Eagle | Redwing |
National Flower  | Red Rose | Tulip |
National Sport  | Horse Racing | Oil Wrestling |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 10th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 09:50 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+3 (Turkey Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+3 (Turkey 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 Turkmenistan is [09:50 AM], [Thursday, 10th April, 2025 ].
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 Turkey as of 2023 is estimated to be around 85,326,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Turkmenistan had 78,809,900 less people than Turkey.
The annual Population Growth in Turkmenistan is 1.60% and the annual population growth in Turkey is 1.15%.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.3 % | 15.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.8 % | 76.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 8.09 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ashgabat | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 09:50 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 26.92 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 150 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 26 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.62 (Births Per Woman) | 1.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 230.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 105.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 114.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 45.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 35 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 8.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (167 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (103 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis ( 11 people per 100K population) | Colon and rectum cancers ( 12.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 8 (people per 100K population) | 6.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.66 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
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 103 people per 100,000 people in Turkey, 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 Turkey, spent [ 4.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.82 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 1.56 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Turkey.
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