Turkmenistan Travel Guide
Desert routes, monumental capitals, and ancient Silk Road ruins.
Key Facts
Capital: Ashgabat
Currency: TMT
Language: Turkmen
Time Zone: UTC+5
Top Places to Visit
Ashgabat — Wide boulevards, white-marble architecture, and major museums.
Darvaza — Iconic desert stop often visited on overnight trips.
Merv — Important historical site from Silk Road eras.
Local Food
Plov — Regional rice and meat dish common across Central Asia.
Shashlik — Widely available in local restaurants.
Flatbread — Served with most meals and tea.
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