Turkmenistan: flag, capital and facts
Turkmenistan is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is Ashgabat. Population — 7,494,498. Area — 488,100 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Turkmenistan
Green with a carpet pattern — the only flag with a carpet on it!
The capital of Turkmenistan — Ashgabat
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan. Ashgabat is a city built of white marble.
Facts about Turkmenistan
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 7,494,498
- Area
- 488,100 km²
- Currency
- TMT (m)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 40°, 60°
How to remember the name
The nameTurkmenistan ends in 'stan' (land) — the Karakum desert and Akhal-Teke horses.
Did you know?
Ashgabat holds the world record for the most white-marble buildings.
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