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Turkmenistan Neighboring Countries

Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia (Asia), with its capital in Ashgabat. The official languages are Russian, Turkmen. The currency is Turkmenistan manat.

What are the neighboring countries of Turkmenistan? Turkmenistan shares land borders with 4 countries. These Turkmenistan neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Turkmenistan at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Turkmenistan neighboring countries are: Uzbekistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Turkmenistan and its border countries. The map highlights Turkmenistan in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Turkmenistan

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Turkmenistan?

The neighboring countries of Turkmenistan are: Uzbekistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Turkmenistan?

Countries in Asia with 4 land borders: Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia, Thailand.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Turkmenistan?

Countries in Asia with more than 4 land borders: Laos, Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and 5 more....

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Turkmenistan?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 4 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Turkmenistan?

The capitals of countries bordering Turkmenistan are:
  • Uzbekistan: Tashkent
  • Iran: Tehran
  • Kazakhstan: Astana
  • Afghanistan: Kabul

What are the country codes of Turkmenistan's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Turkmenistan's neighbors are:
  • Uzbekistan: UZ (ISO 2) / UZB (ISO 3)
  • Iran: IR (ISO 2) / IRN (ISO 3)
  • Kazakhstan: KZ (ISO 2) / KAZ (ISO 3)
  • Afghanistan: AF (ISO 2) / AFG (ISO 3)