| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | TMISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | TKMISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | AshgabatGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AsiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | TurkmenistanCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | No authoritative open source found |
| Local name | TurkmenistanCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the suffix -stan means "land," so the country name means the "Land of the Turkmen [people];" the people's name means "Turk-like," from the Persian words tork and mandan, referring to their formerly nomadic lifestyle that differed from the settled Turks of TurkeyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | presidential republic; authoritarianCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 27 October 1991 (from the Soviet Union)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 27 October (1991)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | TMTISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Turkmenistan New ManatISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 6ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Ahal / Aşgabat / Balkan / Daşoguz / Lebap / MaryISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | Akhal-Teke horseCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň" (Independent, Neutral, Turkmenistan State Anthem); lyrics/music: collective/Veli MUKHATOV; history: adopted 1997; lyrics revised in 2008 to eliminate references to deceased President Saparmurat NYYAZOWCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | green, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Turkmenistan; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 7 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the suffix - stan means "land," so the country name means the "Land of the Turkmen [people];" the people's name means "Turk-like," from the Persian words tork and mandan , referring to their formerly nomadic lifestyle that differed from the settled Turks of Turkey
description: green field with a vertical red stripe near the left side; the stripe has five tribal guls (designs used in producing carpets) stacked above two crossed olive branches; five five-pointed white stars and a white crescent moon appear in the upper left corner of the main field meaning: the green color and crescent moon stand for Islam, the five stars for the country's regions, and the guls for national identity
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
