Moving to Turkmenistan: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

5,528,627

Population Growth Rate

1.15%

Urban Population

48.700000

Population in Major Urban Areas

ASHGABAT (capital) 683,000

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Age Structure

25.950000

Median Age

26.200000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

20

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

6.18

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

2.12

Contraceptive Prevalance Rate - female 12-49

61.8%

Contraceptive Prevalence Rate - female 12-49

61.8%

Mean Age for Mother's First Birth (age 25-49)

24.6

Mother's mean age at first birth

24.6

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.050000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

-1.88

Ethnic Groups

Turkmen 85%, Uzbek 5%, Russian 4%, other 6%

Nationality Noun

Turkmen(s)

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Literacy - total population

98.8%

Literacy - male

99.3%

Literacy - female

98.3%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

0.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

69.160000

Infant Mortality Rate

39.480000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

39.480000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

67

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

2.44

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

4.1

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

2.7%

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

13.2%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

89.100000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

100.000000

Underweight - percent of children under five years

10.5%

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Economic Overview

The Turkmenistan economy has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the government implementing various policies aimed at diversifying the economy and reducing dependence on gas exports.

The country's economy has traditionally been dominated by the gas sector, which accounted for more than 80% of export earnings in 2019.

However, the government has recognized the need to diversify the economy and promote other sectors, such as agriculture, tourism, and industry.

To this end, the government has implemented various policies and programs aimed at supporting these sectors and attracting foreign investment.

In recent years, Turkmenistan has made significant investments in the agriculture sector, with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency in food production.

The government has provided subsidies to farmers, and there have been efforts to modernize the sector by introducing new technologies and improving irrigation systems.

The tourism sector has also been identified as a potential growth area, with the government investing in infrastructure and promoting the country's historical and cultural heritage.

The industrial sector has also been targeted for growth, with the government investing in infrastructure and providing incentives for foreign investors.

The government has established free economic zones and industrial parks to attract foreign investment, and there have been efforts to promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Despite these efforts, Turkmenistan's economy faces some challenges.

The country's dependence on gas exports makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in global energy prices, and there have been concerns about the lack of diversification.

The business environment has also been criticized for being opaque and not conducive to foreign investment.

Industries

natural gas, oil, petroleum products, textiles, food processing

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$15,600.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

8.5%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$92,330,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$15,600.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

8.5%

GDP - official exchange rate

$44,360,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 50% government
• consumption: 12.5% investment in fixed
• capital: 27.4% investment in
• inventories: -0.1% exports of goods and
• services: 35.5% imports of goods and
• services: -25.3%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

12.7%

GDP by Sector- Industry

49.3%

GDP by Sector- services

67.9%

Industrial Growth Rate

7.3%

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Inflation Rate

12%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

Turkmen manat (TMM)

Currency Name and Code

Manat (TMM)

Fiscal Year

calendar year

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Labor Force

2,300,000

Unemployment Rate

60%

Major Industries

natural gas, oil, petroleum products, textiles, food processing

Agriculture Products

cotton, grain; livestock

Population Below Poverty Line

30%

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Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture

48.2%

Labor Force By Occupation- industry

14%

Labor Force By Occupation- services

37.8%

Annual Budget

$1,970,000,000 (USD)

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

1.1%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

14.6%

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Full Country Name

none

Country Name

Turkmenistan

Local - Long

none

Local - Short

Turkmenistan

Former Name

Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic

Etymology- history of name

the suffix "-stan" means "place of" or "country," so Turkmenistan literally means the "Land of the Turkmen [people]"

Independence

27 October 1991 (from the Soviet Union)

National Holiday

Independence Day, 27 October (1991)

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Government Type

presidential republic; authoritarian

Constitution

• history: several previous; latest adopted 14 September 2016
• amendments: proposed by the Assembly or Mejlis; passage requires two-thirds majority vote or absolute majority approval in a referendum; amended several times, last in 2023 (changed legislature from bicameral to unicameral Assembly or Mejlis; reestablished People's Council or Halk Maslahaty and named former president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV as National Leader of the Turkmen people

Legal System:

civil law system with Islamic (sharia) law influences

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
• head of government: President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (since 19 March 2022)
• cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president
• elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029); note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV announced his intent to retire, setting up the early presidential election
• election results: 2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%; note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV 2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%

Legislative Branch:

• Description: unicameral Assembly or Mejlis (125 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed to serve 5-year terms); formerly the Assembly was the lower house of the bicameral National Council or Milli Genes, which consisted of an upper house, the People's Council or Halk Maslahaty, and the Assembly or Mejlis
• Elections: last held on 26 March 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
• Election Results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - DPT 55, APT 11, PIE 11, independent 48 (individuals nominated by citizen groups); composition as of February 2024 men 93, women 32, percentage women 25.6%
• Note: on 22 January 2023, a joint session of the then bicameral National Council or Milli Genes voted unanimously to abolish itself, re-establishing a unicameral legislature and a separate People's Council or Halk Maslahaty

Judicial Branch:

• office: judges appointed by the president for 5-year terms
• subordinate courts: High Commercial Court; appellate courts; provincial, district, and city courts; military courts

Regions or States:

5 provinces (velayatlar, singular - velayat) and 1 independent city*: Ahal Velayat (Arkadag), Ashgabat*, Balkan Velayat (Balkanabat), Dashoguz Velayat, Lebap Velayat (Turkmenabat), Mary Velayat note: administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center name following in parentheses)

Political Parties and Leaders:

• Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan or APT [Bashim ANNAGURBANOV]
• Democratic Party of Turkmenistan or DPT [Ata SERDAROV]
• Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs or PIE [Saparmurat OVGANOV]
• Note: all of these parties support President BERDIMUHAMEDOV; a law authorizing the registration of political parties went into effect in January 2012; unofficial, small opposition movements exist abroad

Suffrage:

18 years of age; universal

Citizenship Criteria:

• 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 years

Capital Name

Ashgabat (Ashkhabad)

Capital - geographic coordinate

37 57 N, 58 23 E

Capital Time Difference

UTC+5 (10 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

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International Organization Participation:

• ADB
• CIS (associate member
• EAPC
• EBRD
• ECO
• FAO
• G-77
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICRM
• IDA
• IDB
• IFC
• IFRCS
• ILO
• IMF
• IMO
• Interpol
• IOC
• IOM (observer)
• ISO (correspondent)
• ITU
• MIGA
• NAM
• OIC
• OPCW
• OSCE
• PFP
• UN
• UNCTAD
• UNESCO
• UNHCR
• UNIDO
• UNWTO
• UPU
• WCO
• WFTU (NGOs)
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO

International Law Organization Participation:

has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Matthew S. KLIMOW (since 26 June 2019)
• Embassy: 9 1984 Street (formerly Pushkin Street), Ashgabat 744000
• Mailing Address: 7070 Ashgabat Place, Washington, DC 20521-7070
• Telephone: [993] (12) 94-00-45
• FAX: [993] (12) 94-26-14
• Email: ConsularAshgab@state.gov
• Website: https://tm.usembassy.gov/

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador Meret ORAZOV (since 14 February 2001)
• Chancery: 2207 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
• Telephone: [1] (202) 588-1500
• FAX: [1] (202) 588-1500
• Email: turkmenembassyus@verizon.net
• Website: https://usa.tmembassy.gov.tm/en

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Geographic Location

Asia

Geographic Coordinates

40 00 N, 60 00 E

Total Area

188,455 Square Miles 488,100 Square Kilometers

Land Area

181,440 Square Miles 469,930 Square Kilometers

Water Area

7,015 Square Miles 18,170 Square Kilometers

Land Boundaries

2,321 Miles 3,736 Kilometers

Border Countries

Afghanistan 744 km, Iran 992 km, Kazakhstan 379 km, Uzbekistan 1,621 km

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Terrain

• flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south
• low mountains along border with Iran
• borders Caspian Sea in west

Highest Point

3,139 Meters

Highest Point Location

Gora Ayribaba 3,139 m

Lowest Point

-81 Meters

Natural Resources

petroleum, natural gas, coal, sulfur, salt

Irrigated Land

7,687 Square Miles 19,910 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC+5 (10 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

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Climate

Precipitation in the inhabited regions averages 19 centimeters per year.

Most of this falls between December and April.

As you would expect in a desert climate, it does get very hot.

In June, July, and August it is often uncomfortable to be outside during the day, as the temperatures consistently exceed 40°C (over 100°F), although with very low humidity.

At times in August, the "Afghan Winds" come from the east, and the temperature can soar into the high 40s.

However, by late September the temperatures cool, and pleasant, autumn-like weather prevails.

The winter, which begins in late November, can be chilly, wet, and muddy, with temperatures between 0°C and 15°C in the daytime, with occasional light snow.

Turkmenistan is in one of the world's high seismic regions.

During the past 100 years, there have been four disastrous earthquakes with intensities of 6+ on the Richter scale, each one resulting in great loss of life and property.

In 1948, Ashgabat suffered a quake of tremendous strength.

All but six buildings were destroyed, and the entire city shifted 2 meters to the north.

More than 30,000 of the 130,000 residents died, and an additional 85,000 were injured.

Terrain

• flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south
• low mountains along border with Iran
• borders Caspian Sea in west

Location

Central Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Kazakhstan

Total Area

188,455 Square Miles 488,100 Square Kilometers

Border Countries

Afghanistan 744 km, Iran 992 km, Kazakhstan 379 km, Uzbekistan 1,621 km

Environment - Current Issues

• contamination of soil and groundwater with agricultural chemicals, pesticides
• salination, water-logging of soil due to poor irrigation methods
• Caspian Sea pollution
• diversion of a large share of the flow of the Amu Darya into irrigation contributes to that river's inability to replenish the Aral Sea
• desertification

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements

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Exports

$9,672,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$4,888,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

gas 57%, oil 26%, cotton fiber 3%, textiles 2%

Major Imports

machinery and equipment 60%, foodstuffs 15%

Top Export Partners

Ukraine 49.7%, Italy 18%, Iran 13.1%, Turkey 6.2%

Top Import Partners

Russia 19.8%, Turkey 12.9%, Ukraine 11.7%, UAE 10%, US 7.5%, China 6%, Germany 5.7%, Iran 4.5%

Export Partners

Ukraine 49.7%, Italy 18%, Iran 13.1%, Turkey 6.2%

Import Partners

Russia 19.8%, Turkey 12.9%, Ukraine 11.7%, UAE 10%, US 7.5%, China 6%, Germany 5.7%, Iran 4.5%

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Country Description

Turkmenistan is a Central Asian nation roughly the size of California.

It shares borders with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Iran.

Turkmenistan gained its independence in 1991 during the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Primarily a desert country, it has a population of around six million people.

Tourist facilities, especially outside of the capital city of Ashgabat, are not highly developed.

Many of the goods and services taken for granted in North American and Western European countries are not yet available.

Travel within the country can be difficult due to limited infrastructure and government-imposed internal travel restrictions.

Safety & Security

Those considering travel to Turkmenistan should take the country's proximity to regions of past and current instability into account.

The Government of Turkmenistan has designated many areas throughout the country as “restricted zones,” particularly the border areas next to Iran, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan, the entire region of Dashoguz (including Dashoguz city), and areas of the Caspian coast.

Travel to these areas by foreigners is forbidden without special permission from the Government of Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan Airlines, the national airline, will not sell a ticket to any traveler who intends to travel to a “restricted zone” without proof of permission from the government.

Travelers who wish to visit a “restricted zone” must have a valid passport and visa and must apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a special permit.

There is a minimum processing time of 10 working days for these permits.

Visible police and military presence in Turkmenistan is common.

Both uniformed and plainclothes officials frequently ask to see passports, visas, migration cards, and SMS registrations.

Ask to see identification if you are not certain that the person requesting the information is an official.

Documentation checks, and residence and vehicle searches, are common.

Security personnel maintain checkpoints on major roads.

Security personnel may at times place foreign visitors under surveillance.

Hotel rooms, telephones, and fax machines may be monitored, and personal possessions in hotel rooms may be searched.

Taking photographs of anything that could be perceived as being of military or security interest, such as government buildings, may result in problems with authorities.

Visitors should ask whether buildings may be photographed.

Supporters of extremist groups such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, al-Qaida, and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement remain active in Central Asia.

These groups have expressed anti-U.S. sentiments and may attempt to target U.S.

Government or private interests in the region, including in Turkmenistan.

Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets.

Because of increased security at official U.S. facilities, terrorists are seeking softer civilian targets such as residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, hotels, schools, outdoor recreation events, resorts, beaches, maritime facilities, and commercial aircraft.

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Crime

Although the government's official policy is to report that there is no violent crime, there are incidents of assault, rape, and murder sometimes directed at foreigners.

Prostitution, heroin use, and economic conditions are all factors contributing to the incidence of violent crimes.

Petty theft is common in crowded public places such as the local bazaars.

Take appropriate measures to safeguard passports and valuables in such areas.

Do not leave valuables in plain view within a parked vehicle.

Foreign visitors, including U.S. citizens, present an attractive target for criminals.

Travelers should exercise the same common sense, good judgment, and caution as they would in any major U.S. city.

For instance, avoid carrying large sums of money in public.

Avoid walking alone after dark, and women specifically should avoid being alone in isolated areas.

Most taxis are not regulated by any government licensing agency and drivers are usually private citizens looking to make money.

The majority of cars will not have seat belts or other safety devices, and drivers may not have had any formal driver training.

For safety reasons, visitors should strongly consider hiring a private car and driver through their travel agency or hotel.

There is one government-owned and regulated taxi company, operating in Ashgabat, which charges a flat fee of 8 Denominated Turkmen Manat (about $ 2.80 at the March, 2011 exchange rate) for a one-way trip within Ashgabat city limits.

Its telephone number is: (993 12) 32-97-75.

If using local unregulated taxis, always negotiate fares with taxi drivers in advance, and use extreme caution when using taxis after dark, especially when there are other passengers in the vehicle.

Prostitution is illegal, and prostitutes have been known to accompany men to their residences or hotel rooms in order to steal from them, sometimes with the help of an accomplice.

The authorities will generally consider any woman leaving a discotheque with a foreign man late at night to be a prostitute, and on that basis, the foreigner may be detained.

Recently, at least one foreigner was kept in jail for fifteen days on charges of soliciting prostitution.

Travelers should be aware that U.S. law provides for criminal prosecution in U.S. federal courts of U.S. citizens who have solicited a prostitute under the age of 18 while traveling abroad.

Police can ask anyone to present identity papers at any time, but authorities are especially aggressive late at night.

Even if valid papers are presented, the police may ask for a bribe.

For this reason, those going from place to place late at night should consider using a trusted driver.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available.

Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law.

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Turkmenistan, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen.

Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own.

In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you.

In some places, it is illegal to take pictures of certain buildings.

In some places driving under the influence could land you immediately in jail.

These criminal penalties will vary from country to country.

There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States.

For instance, you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods.

Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Turkmenistan, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not where you are going.

While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case.

To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas.

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Medical Facilities

Medical care in Turkmenistan is limited and well below North American and Western European standards.

If you travel to Turkmenistan, you should make sure that you have medical evacuation insurance.

Such travel can be expensive if undertaken under emergency conditions, and absent this insurance, medical evacuation travel may be logistically impossible.

If you have a medical condition, you should consult with your regular physician to determine whether travel to Turkmenistan is advisable in light of the level of available health care.

Resident U.S. citizens travel to Western Europe or North America for treatment of any serious medical condition, and for many routine procedures.

The U.S.

Embassy maintains a list of public hospitals and English-speaking physicians in the country, however the standard of care at these hospitals cannot be considered comparable to Western standards.

Basic medical supplies, including disposable needles, anesthetics, and antibiotics are often in short supply.

Two private clinics have foreign medical practitioners (generally Turkish) who may be available for consultations and treatment; these clinics, however, have refused in some cases to admit patients with serious conditions, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay for treatment.

Even at these hospitals, the standard of care is low compared to Western standards.

If you need prescription medications, you should bring sufficient supplies with you and appropriate documentation to ensure no problems with customs officials upon arrival.

Traffic Safety

Road conditions in Turkmenistan make driving difficult and sometimes dangerous.

Most roads outside of major cities are narrow, riddled with potholes, unlit at night, and without proper road signs.

Frequent construction projects, dilapidated roads, unlighted highways, and camel crossings all present particularly unique challenges to drivers used to U.S. or European roadways.

Driving at night on these roads should be avoided.

City roads are better in comparison to rural routes but may be hazardous due to potholes, uncovered manholes, poor lighting, and heavy pedestrian traffic.

Pedestrians frequently cross against traffic and create dangerous conditions.

Traffic accidents involving serious injury to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are common.

If you drive in Turkmenistan, you will need to drive defensively and use an abundance of caution.

Drivers pay little attention to lanes and other road markings, with weaving and sudden lane changes a common occurrence (usually without use of a turn signal).

Drivers will often encounter cars going the wrong way on one-way streets or divided highways.

Cars also frequently make left-turns from the right lane and vice-versa.

Pedestrians regularly walk or stand in the middle of busy streets during the day and night, often without paying attention to oncoming traffic.

Roadside assistance does not exist in Turkmenistan, where vast stretches of highway are often unmarked.

Police checkpoints (where cars are required to stop and register) are a common feature on major routes between cities.

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Airports - total

26

Airports with Paved Runways

21

Heliports

1

Railways

1,852 Miles 2,980 Kilometers

Roadways- total

36,407 Miles 58,592 Kilometers

Roadways- paved

29,563 Miles 47,577 Kilometers

Waterways

808 Miles 1,300 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

Turkmenbasy

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Pipelines: Gas

4,660 Miles 7,500 Kilometers

Pipelines: Oil

933 Miles 1,501 Kilometers

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Telephones

478,000

Cell Phones

810,000

Internet Users

70,000

Internet Country Code

.tm

Internet Hosts

794

Broadcast Media

• broadcast media is government controlled and censored
• 7 state-owned TV and 4 state-owned radio networks
• satellite dishes and programming provide an alternative to the state-run media
• officials sometimes limit access to satellite TV by removing satellite dishes

Telephone System

• assessment: telecommunications network remains underdeveloped and progress toward improvement is slow; strict government control and censorship inhibits liberalization and modernization
• domestic: Turkmentelekom, in cooperation with foreign partners, has installed high-speed fiber-optic lines and has upgraded most of the country's telephone exchanges and switching centers with new digital technology; combined fixed-line and mobile teledensity is about 80 per 100 persons; Russia's Mobile Telesystems, the only foreign mobile-cellular service provider in Turkmenistan, had its operating license suspended in December 2010 but was able to resume operations in September 2012; Turkmenistan's first telecommunication satellite is scheduled to be launched by the end of 2014; once in orbit, it is expected that the satellite will greatly improve connectivity in the country
• international: country code - 993; linked by fiber-optic cable and microwave radio relay to other CIS republics and to other countries by leased connections to the Moscow international gateway switch; an exchange in Ashgabat switches international traffic through Turkey via Intelsat; satellite earth stations - 1 Orbita and 1 Intelsat

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

13,000,000,000

Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

2,500,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

12,830,000,000

Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

23,300,000,000

Natural Gas Exports- Cubic Meters (cu m)

41,100,000,000

Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m)

64,400,000,000

Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m)

17,500,000,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

145,000

Oil Exports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

67,000

Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

203,400

Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

600,000,000

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Anthem History

• name: "Garassyz, Bitarap Turkmenistanyn" (Independent, Neutral, Turkmenistan State Anthem)
• lyrics/music: collective/Veli MUKHATOV
• note: adopted 1997, lyrics revised in 2008, to eliminate references to deceased President Saparmurat NYYAZOW

Anthem Lyrics English

The great creation of Turkmenbashy, Native land, sovereign state, Turkmenistan, light and song of soul, Long live and prosper for ever and ever!

I am ready to give life for native hearth, The spirit of ancestors descendants are famous for, My land is sacred.

My flag flies in the world A symbol of the great neutral country flies.

The great creation of Turkmenbashy, Native land, sovereign state, Turkmenistan, light and song of soul, Long live and prosper for ever and ever!

My nation is united and is veins of tribes Ancestors’ blood, undying flows, Storms and misfortunes of times are not dreadful for us, Let us increase fame and honour!

The great creation of Turkmenbashy, Native land, sovereign state, Turkmenistan, light and song of soul, Long live and prosper for ever and ever!

Mountains, rivers and beauty of steppes, Love and destiny, revelation of mine, Let my eyes go blind for any cruel look at you, Motherland of ancestors and heirs of mine!