Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will get to read a detailed guide on the general information about Turkmenistan regarding various aspects such as geography, demographics, time, weather, economy, and health.
 Indicators  | Turkmenistan  |
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Official Name  | Turkmenistan |
Continent  | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ashgabat |
Latitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 59° 0′ 0″ E |
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Area in Square Kilometers  | 491,210 Sq km |
Area in Square Mile  | 189,660 Sq Mile |
Water % in Area  | 4.9 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Largest City  | Ashgabat |
Demonyms  | Turkmen |
Official Languages  | Turkmen |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship |
Major Religion  | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % |
The people of Turkmenistan are called Turkmen.
The major religion of Turkmenistan is Islam. Around 93% of people in Turkmenistan follow Islam.
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Currency Name  | Manat |
Currency Symbol  | TMT |
Driving Side  | Right |
Calling Code  | +993 |
Internet TLD  | .tm |
Start of Week  | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TM |
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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National Anthem Title (Native)  | Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan |
National Animal  | Akhal-Teke Horse |
National Bird  | Golden Eagle |
National Flower  | Red Rose |
National Sport  | Horse Racing |
National Colors  | Green and white |
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 03:46 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Turkmenistan is [ 03:46 AM ], [ Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
Turkmenistan doesn't observe Daylight Saving Time. The current timezone in Turkmenistan is UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time).
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.
Over the past decade, Turkmenistan has experienced an average population growth rate of 1.60%.
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | |
Place  | Ashgabat |
Current Time | 03:46 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | -2.08 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.03 km/hr, 50 Degree |
Humidity  | 100 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.62 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 230.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 114.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 35 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (167 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis (11 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.66 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 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.
Indicators | Turkmenistan |
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Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39% (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 6% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
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