Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Ashgabat, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
- Capital
- Ashgabat
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 470,179 km² Number 51 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 4 countries
What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
Which countries border Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
 Iran | Tehran | 671 km (417 mi) |
 Uzbekistan | Tashkent | 1,001 km (622 mi) |
 Afghanistan | Kabul | 1,039 km (646 mi) |
 Kazakhstan | Astana | 1,792 km (1,114 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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