Geography
What is the capital city of Turkmenistan?
Ashgabat
When did Turkmenistan become Independent?
In 1991
What is the national animal of Turkmenistan?
The Akhal-Teke horse
What type of climate does Turkmenistan have?
Desert climate
Who is the current president of Turkmenistan?
Serdar Berdimuhamedov
Which desert covers most of Turkmenistan's land?
The Karakum Desert
Who was Turkmenistan's first president?
Saparmurat Niyazov
What traditional hat do Turkmen men wear?
Telpek
What natural resource is most important for Turkmenistan's economy?
Natural gas
What is the official currency of Turkmenistan?
The Turkmen manat
What sea lies to the west of Turkmenistan?
The Caspian Sea
What was the book written by Niyazov called?
Ruhnama
What color is comman in Turkmen carpets?
Red
What mountains are found in southern Turkmenistan?
The Kopet Dag Mountains
What language do most people in Turkmenistan speak?
Turkmen
What is the famous burning gas crater called?
The Door to Hell(Darvaza Crater)
What ancient empire did the Turkmens belong to in the 11th century?
The Seljuk Empire
What musical instrument is popular in Turkmen folk music?
Dutar
What wild animal lives in the Kopetdag Nature Reserve?
The Persian leopard
What is the nickname of Ashgabat for its white buildings?
The White City
What country borders Turkmenistan to the north?
Kazakhstan
Which year was the Turkmen Constitution adopted?
1992
What day is celebrated as Turkmenistan's Independence Day
October 27
How much of Turkmenistan is covered by desert?
About 80%
What sport is the most popular in Turkmenistan?
Football(Soccer)