Turkmenistan Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Turkmenistan |
| Common Name | Turkmenistan – /təɹkˈmɛn.ɪˌstæn/ |
| Nationality | Turkmenistani(s) – noun, Turkmenistani – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
| Administrative Divisions | 5 provinces and 1 independent city |
| Total Population | 5.7 million (#116) with 54% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Ashgabat (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Turkmen (official), Russian, Uzbek |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 25.3% of total population |
| Currency | Turkmenistani Manat (TMM) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $94.8 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $14,700 (#115) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 488,100 sq km / 188,456 sq mi (#55) with 3.7% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Central Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Caspian Sea |
National Anthem: “Garassyz, Bitarap Turkmenistanyn” (Independent, Neutral, Turkmenistan State Anthem)