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    Turkmenistan

    Turkmenistan at a glance

    Capital city

    Ashgabat

    Population

    7.5 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (IMF, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 2/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.11/5 — rank 82/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Russian, Turkmen

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    People & culture

    Life here centers around the white marble capital of Ashgabat, where futuristic architecture meets traditional hospitality. Culturally, the nation takes immense pride in its world-renowned carpets and Akhal-Teke horses, symbols of a rich nomadic history that still influences daily life.