Turkmenistan

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General Country Information ๐ŸŒ

Capital Ashgabat
Country Turkmenistan
Currency Turkmen manat
Main religion Islam

In numbersโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“

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 โ›…

Winter 10โˆ˜C
Summer 35โˆ˜C

Language and Education ๐Ÿ”ฌ

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 ๐Ÿ’‰

Air quality 46.3 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? no

Safety ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

LGBT friendly? No
Crime 4.9/10

Transportation โœˆ๏ธ

Driving side Right
Main airline Turkmenistan Airlines
Main airport Ashgabat International Airport

Costs and Prices ๐Ÿค‘

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $0.5
Cigarettes $0.5
Burger $1.5
Coffee $1
Beer $1

Accomedation Costs ๐Ÿ›Œ

Type Price (USD)
Flat $200/month
Hotel 3 star $40/night
Hotel 5 star $100/night

Transportation Costs ๐Ÿš

Type Price (USD)
Cab $5/10km
Petrol $0.60/l
Rental car $30/day
Public transportation $1/daypass
Bike rental $5/day

Taxes ๐Ÿ’ธ

Type Rate
Tax rate 10%
Vat 15%

Average Income ๐Ÿ’ผ

Income $2500

Tipping ๐Ÿ’๏ธ

Is tipping required? No
Location Tipping Amount
Cab N/A
Restaurant N/A
Bar N/A
Coffeeshop N/A
Services N/A

Digital ๐Ÿค–

Internet speed 25.11/MBits
Tld .tm
Free wifi 6/10
Population with access to internet 65%
Phone mobile data $10 for 10GB

Electricity ๐Ÿ”Œ

Power grid 85% (Uptime)
Sockets Type F, Type C

Shopping ๐Ÿ›’

Opening Times ๐Ÿ•ฐ

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 8:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Bars and Nightlife ๐Ÿ•บ

Closing hour of bars and clubs 11pm
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife NA/10
Bars 3/10

Parks and leisure ๐ŸŽข

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 4/10
Public Parks 6/10
Swimming 5/10

Sports โšฝ

Most popular Sport Football

Food ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

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 paรงa A soup made from sheepโ€™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 ๐Ÿป๏ธ

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 ๐Ÿ‘œ

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 ๐Ÿน

Holiday Name Time Description
New Yearโ€™s Day January 1 Celebrates the start of the new year
International Womenโ€™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 ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Medium Name
Newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan
Online news Turkmenportal
Tv Altyn Asyr
Radio Radio Turkmenistan