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Turkmenistan Travel Wiki
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Travel to Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a crossroads nation. It has traditionally found itself between two different worlds, making it an important stop for every explorer. Most of the country is covered by the Karakum Desert, though dark soil lies underneath the sand. There is a government requirement to hire a guided tour for all visitors, but with careful planning and consideration, it can be a truly unique experience.
The Darvaza Flaming Center is one of the first stops during a stay in Turkmenistan. An oil rig struck a large pocket of natural gas in 1971 and it collapsed into a cavern which filled with fire. The decision was made to let the fire burn itself out, but it still continues to burn today. There are no facilities by the crater, but camping is often permitted. Viewing is best at night.
A trip to the Kow Ata underground sulfur lake is another wonderful experience during a holiday in Turkmenistan. It is warm all year long and rich in minerals. Accessing the lake can be somewhat difficult since the stairs are quite slippery to the cave, but the effort is definitely worthwhile.
The National Museum of Turkmenistan is another option for those who visit Asgabat. It features three sections to explore, with the presidential wing being one of the most popular areas to see. If you visit, be sure to take a close look at the official presidential photos on display.
There may be some expected rules to follow during a stay in Turkmenistan, but there are also many adventures to be found. With Medieval monuments to find and unique landscapes to see, this is definitely an investment worth making.
City Guides
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Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat Travel Wiki
Travel to Ashgabat
Ashgabat serves as the capital of Turkmenistan and places visitors centrally between the peaks of the Kopet Dag and the Karakum Desert. Founded in 1881, the city became the capital of the region under Soviet rule beginning in 1924. A vast majority of the city was destroyed in a 1948 earthquake, but extensive restoration efforts have turned this city into a shining jewel in recent years.
What makes this city so unique is the extensive number...
Travel resources
Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country
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Biggest City Turkmenistan
Facts about Turkmenistan, Biggest city
What are the names of the largest cities in Turkmenistan, and how big are the cities by population.
Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual.
Last update august 2017
Turkmenistan Holidays
Turkmenistan Public Holidays
See the calendars for national Turkmenistan holidays year by year.
Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Turkmenistan holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.
Official holidays
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Which are the largest cities ?
Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country
| Rank | City | Pop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashgabat | 879.800 |
| 2 | Türkmenabat | 243.900 |
| 3 | Daşoguz | 188.250 |
| 4 | Mary | 118.840 |
| 5 | Balkanabat | 104.300 |
| 6 | Baýramaly | 82.140 |
| 7 | Türkmenbaşy | 70.640 |
| 8 | Tejen | 59.600 |
| 9 | Abadan | 44.700 |
| 10 | Magdanly | 34.600 |