Turkmenistan is located in the Central & South Asia region at latitude 38.969719 and longitude 59.556278 and is part of the Asian continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
38° 58' 10.99'' N
59° 33' 22.60'' E
You can see the location of Turkmenistan on the world map below:
Turkmenistan on the World Map
Turkmenistan Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Turkmenistan (TM) are:
- Afghanistan (AF)
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) (IR)
- Kazakhstan (KZ)
- Uzbekistan (UZ)
Turkmenistan is a landlocked country, which means it does not have direct access to the open ocean.
Maritime Borders
Turkmenistan borders with the Caspian Sea.
Turkmenistan Key Facts
| Country | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 38.969719 Longitude: 59.556278 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: TM Alpha 3: TKM |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇹🇲 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +993 |
| Capital city | Ashgabat |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Asia Central & South Asia |
| Country Area | 488,100 sq km |
| Population 2024 |
7,494,498 World Rank: 104 |
| Median Age | 25.8 |
| Life expectancy | 70.1 |
| Major languages | Turkmen (official) 72%, Russian 12%, Uzbek 9%, other 7% |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .tm |
| Biggest Airport | Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) |
| Average temperature |
15.10 °C 59.18 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 5 regions 1 city |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Turkmenistan Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Upper middle income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | New Manat (TMT) |
| GDP in 2024 |
$51.4 (billions of USD) World Rank: 93 |
| GDP per capita in 2024 |
$6,857 World Rank: 121 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | China, Russia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Germany |
| Top 5 Export Countries | China, Russia, Iran, UAE, Kazakhstan |
Biggest Cities in Turkmenistan
Here are the largest cities in Turkmenistan based on 2024 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Ashgabat | 727,700 |
| Turkmenabat | 234,817 |
| Dasoguz | 166,500 |
| Mary | 114,680 |
| Turkmenbasy | 91,745 |
| Balkanabat | 87,822 |
| Bayramaly | 70,376 |
| Tejen | 67,488 |
| Arkadag | 40,524 |
| Abadan | 39,481 |
Map of Turkmenistan with the Largest Cities
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- Pin on Turkmenistan in World Map: © GR.Stocks/Shutterstock