General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Ashgabat |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Currency | Turkmen manat |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 48.8% |
| Gdp | $45.51 billion |
| Size | 491,210 sq km |
| Population | 6,380,099 |
| Population density | 13.0/sq km |
| Kids per female | 2.1 |
| City population | 47.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 35∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Turkmen, Russian |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 12.9% |
| Population able to speak english | 1.6% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 46.3 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.9/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Turkmenistan Airlines |
| Main airport | Ashgabat International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $0.5 |
| Burger | $1.5 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.60/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $2500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | N/A |
| Restaurant | N/A |
| Bar | N/A |
| Coffeeshop | N/A |
| Services | N/A |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 25.11/MBits |
| Tld | .tm |
| Free wifi | 6/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 65% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 85% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Joom |
| Supermarket | Altyn Asyr |
| Pharmacy | Eczane365 |
| Drugstore | Eczane365 |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 11pm |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | NA/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 4/10 |
| Public Parks | 6/10 |
| Swimming | 5/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Shurpa | A hearty lamb soup with vegetables | 5-7 |
| Pilaf | A national dish made with rice, lamb, and vegetables | 4-6 |
| Manty | Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables | 3-5 |
| Samsy | Fried or baked pastries filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese | 2-4 |
| Kelle paça | A soup made from sheep’s head and feet | 3-5 |
| Ash | A thick soup made with noodles, meat, and vegetables | 4-6 |
| Gatyk | A fermented milk product similar to yogurt | 2-3 |
| Chal | A flatbread made with flour, water, and salt | 1-2 |
| Borek | A pastry made with filo dough and filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables | 3-5 |
| Dolma | Stuffed grape leaves with rice, meat, and vegetables | 4-6 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ayran | A fermented milk drink made from yogurt, water, and salt. | 1.00 |
| Chal | A green tea made from the leaves of the chal plant. | 1.50 |
| Boza | A fermented millet drink. | 1.00 |
| Shorba | A soup made from meat, vegetables, and noodles. | 2.00 |
| Plov | A rice dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices. | 3.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmen Carpets | Handwoven carpets with intricate designs | $50-$1,000 |
| Akhal-Teke Horse Figurines | Figurines of the famous Akhal-Teke horse breed | $10-$50 |
| Traditional Clothing | Embroidered dresses, hats, and jewelry | $20-$100 |
| Handmade Pottery | Ceramic bowls, plates, and vases | $5-$20 |
| Silver Jewelry | Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings with intricate designs | $20-$100 |
| Dried Fruits and Nuts | Apricots, raisins, almonds, and pistachios | $5-$10 per pound |
| Turkmen Tea | Black tea with a distinctive flavor | $5-$10 per pound |
| Horsehair Jewelry | Bracelets, necklaces, and earrings made from horsehair | $10-$50 |
| Leather Goods | Wallets, belts, and bags made from camel or goat leather | $20-$100 |
| Musical Instruments | Traditional instruments such as the dutar and gopuz | $50-$200 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| International Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates the achievements of women |
| Nowruz | March 21-22 | Celebrates the Persian New Year |
| Victory Day | May 9 | Commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
| Independence Day | October 27 | Celebrates the independence of Turkmenistan from the Soviet Union |
| Republic Day | December 12 | Celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of Turkmenistan |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Neutral Turkmenistan |
| Online news | Turkmenportal |
| Tv | Altyn Asyr |
| Radio | Radio Turkmenistan |