About 70% of Turkmenistan is covered by hot and dry climate including the expansive Karakum Desert.
Some of the best melons in the world are grown in Turkmenistan, and they even have a Melon Holiday.
Turkmenistan is in Central Asia, with a population of 9.6 million people. Its capital is Ashgabat, and the currency is Manat (TMT). The official language spoken in Turkmenistan is Turkmen.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 01)
- Memorial Day (Jan 12)
- International Women’s Day (Mar 08)
- Novruz-Bayram (Date Varies)
- Khait (May 13)
- Constitution and Flag Day (May 18)
- Kurban Bairam (Jul 20)
- Independence Day (Sep 37)
- Earthquake Memorial Day (Oct 06)
- Neutrality Day (Dec 12)
It has 3 world heritage sites:
It also has some protected areas including:
Want to learn more? Check out Turkmenistan’s tourism website.
Also check out The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan and Turkmen Museum of Fine Arts.
