This team discribing about
1.Turkmenistan information. 2.Turkmenistan history.
3.Turkmenistan pictures.
4. Map of Turkmenstan.
5. Emblem & Flag of Turkmenistan.
6. Pictures of TurkmenistanTurkmenistan is situated in the very heart of Central Asia between the Caspian Sea in the west and the great Amu Darya in the east, from Aral Sea littoral steppes in the north to the Kopet Dag mountain range to the south, Turkmenistan is an independent state founded in 1991 after the disintegration of the USSR and five years later it attained a unique political status which was recognized by the United Nations Organization.
The founder of the state, the national leader of Turkmenistan, President Saparmurat Turkmenbashy has clearly specified the character of his country and its place in the sophisticated geopolitical space by capacious formulation "permanent neutrality".According to historians’ assessments, history of civilizations which existed on this land in the past accounted for five thousand years. Remains of those disappeared cultures can be found here almost everywhere: in the desert and at foothills of mountains, along the channels of dried rivers and in caves. Traces of human activity have been preserved in the form of implements, domestic utensils and real works of art made of stone and bone, ceramics and metal, including bronze, silver and gold. But it is the architecture that makes us recollect distant ancestors of the Turkmens starting from the earthenware houses, sanctuaries and formerly inaccessible fortresses of the ancient world to the luxurious palaces and temples of the Middles Ages. Certainly, few things that local towns were renowned for had escaped destructions and remained intact till nowadays. Biblical truth that every thing is good in its season has been eloquently confirmed here.Official Name: Republic of Turkmenistan;Capital: Ashgabat;Population: 6.7 million;Total area: 488,1OOsq. km;Density: 8 people per sq. km;Languages: Turkmen, Russian, English;Religions: Muslim 85%, Eastern Orthodox 10%, other 5%; Ethnic mix: Turkmen 78%, Uzbek 9%, Russian 6%, Kazakh 5% and others 2%; Government: Single party republic;National currency: Manat.The guest is higher then father. Turkmenistan is a country of the oldest civilizations having made a significant contribution to the development of the world culture. Modern Turkmenistan borders were first to appear in the world along with India and Middle East. Historical sources prove that in the III-II millennium BC two big states, which consolidated nations living far from each other in the desert and river valleys, were established on the territory of present-day Turkmenistan.
Known as Scythians, Massagets, Saks, Dakhs in the whole Asia and Europe, our ancestors had created powerful, mighty states uniting many peoples in different period of time. In all, Turkmens established over seventy big and small states throughout their legendary history in all parts of Asia and Eastern Europe. How did our forefathers govern the lands they reigned on? How did they manage to preserve peace and order there?
There is only one answer: the same character of a Turkmen and tender harmony of his soul. Turkmens have at all times remained courteous people devoted to the traditions of hospitality. They treated a guest as the messenger of Allah. Hence, there is a proverb: “The guest is higher than father”. ...
Being people of word and honour, Turkmens had always fulfilled the obligations under treaties and agreements concluded with other states.” Any Turkmen if he gave his word, would break it in no way, even should it threaten his life and freedom”, wrote a traveler in the remote past with amazement and without envy.
ReplyDeleteTransport
Transportation
Climate
Time
Customs
Communications
Religion
Health & Hygiene
Currency
Rugs & Jewelry
Dress
Culinary Delights
Nature
Transport
Depending on the size groups we use different types of vehicles.
- For large groups air-conditioned buses (40-45 seats) are provided.
- For smaller groups - air-conditioned minibuses are provided (3-9 seats).
- To individual travelers we offer cars (1-2 persons).
- For some routes, air flights are available (from Ashgabat to: Mary, Turkmenabat, Turkmenbashy, Dashoguz return).
Transportation
Air: International carriers flying into Ashgabat including Lufthansa and Turkish airlines that fly 3 and 4 times a week respectively, usually reaching Ashgabat late at night. Lufthansa stops over in Baku (Azerbaijan). Turkmenistan Airlines fly to London, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Beijing, Bangkok, Dubai, Abu-Dhabi and Istanbul at slightly more competitive rates. Further there are daily connections to Moscow and one or two flights to the other central Asian capitals such as Tashkent and Kiev. Local flights are reasonable and have a good safety record on their frequent scheduled flights between Ashgabat and Turkmenistan’s regional centres.
Rail: There are no international trains between Turkmenistan and other foreign. Daily departures to Turkmenabat, Mary and Turkmenbashy while trains to Dashoguz every other day.
Climate
Turkmenistan has an arid desert climate with extreme summer heat and subfreezing winter temperatures. Turkmenistan enjoys dry, continental climate, with very hot summer (rarely below 35°C and sometimes up to 50°C in the south east regions of the Karakum Desert. Turkmenistan enjoys annually average 250 days sun. In the south of Turkmenistan the climate is also slightly continental than in the north and temperature seldom drops below -5°C. Northern areas on the Uzbek border and Khorezm (Dashoguz) can become very cold in winter with temperatures dropping below -20°C. The best months for moderate temperatures are April and May for beautiful blossoming deserts and mountains. September and October are great for an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables due to the harvest season. There is snow in the north and above 1.000m in the mountains in January and February.
Time
UTC + 5 hours (UTC is Universal Time Coordinated). By way of comparison: Frankfurt is +1 hour in winter and +2 hours in summer, meaning that the time difference between Frankfurt and Ashgabat is four hours in winter and three hours in summer. Summertime does not exist.
Customs
Permission from the Ministry of Culture is required to export carpets or other objects of art. Carpets produced before 1975 may not be exported at all. Export certificates for carpets are issued by the Museum of Carpets, which seals the carpets and issues the export certificate, after the appropriate fee has been paid in manat currency (the amount depends on the size of the carpet).The best place for carpets is Tolkuchka Bazaar.
Communications
Turkmen language belongs to a Turkic group of languages (closely related to Turkish) has been the official language since 1990.It is therefore now used in all official state and literary matters. The Cyrillic script gradually converted into the Latin alphabet. Turkmen, Russian and English are the most widespread foreign languages.
Religion
Freedom of worship was introduced in 1989. The majority of the population is Muslim people of Sunnite faith. As Islam was introduced by the dervish order, Sufism is still evident in parts of Turkmenistan. This is a branch of Islam, which observes mysticism and treats all secular matters with contempt. Islam is a part of the new national identity (it is evident, for instance, in new green flag) and plays an important role in the everyday life of the people. Nevertheless, most Turkmen have adopted many western customs and habits. They are also very tolerant of other religions. Religions: Muslim 85%, Eastern Orthodox 10% and other 5%.
Health & Hygiene
It is essential to observe the same health precautions in Turkmenistan as for any country. One should not drink tap water. Hence, hot tea, coffee and bottled drinks are safe to consume. It’s also advisable to avoid meat- fish or poultry which have not been well cooked, unwashed fruits, raw vegetables and non-pasteurized dairy products. It is recommended to buy all food products in local supermarkets.
As there is a shortage of medicines and items of personal hygiene in Turkmenistan, it’s better to pack a well- equipped first aid kit as well as most toiletries.
Currency
Turkmenistan’s national currency is the Manat. Introduced in 1993, the manat (IATA code: TMM) is divided into 500 and 1000 Tenge. 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000 manat notes are in circulation. Currency regulations in Turkmenistan allow to the tourists or bring unlimited amount of foreign currency or traveller cheques, but have to be declared upon entry into Turkmenistan. Major Credit Cards are accepted in our country (Visa Card, Master Card, and Euro Card).
Rugs & Jewelry
In order to take Turkmen rugs or jewelry out of the country you need to present an official receipt and registration form from the State or Hotel shop where you bought the items to customs officials. Items purchased otherwise such as those bought at Tolkuchka Bazaar are subject to a documentation procedure that requires our assistance and takes at little more time. Many antique souvenirs, especially silver, and items dating back as little as 20 years are entirely restricted from export
Dress
Practical, light clothing is quite sufficient in Turkmenistan. More elegant dress is advisable for business meeting or for social events. Light cotton clothing is advisable for the hot summer month, whilst warm attire, a cap, gloves and boots are essential for the cold winter. One should not forget that Turkmenistan is a Moslem country, even though the people are very western in their ways and there are no strict rules to observe.
Culinary Delights
Turkmenistan cuisine is very similar to that of other Central Asia countries (especially Iranian) and predominantly comprises rice and vegetables, various meats (mutton, lamb, beef and poultry).
Meals often begin with soup. A popular soup is chorba, meat and vegetable soup. Plov is a national dish. It’s basically a rice dish, served with mutton, onions, carrots, spices, raisins, peas or quinces cooked all together. Poultry is sometimes used instead of mutton. Manty are small pastry balls, filled with lamb and steamed. Ku’urma - lamb cooked in its own fat, ichlekli - meat and onion pies, cooked in hot sand. Gutap-a pie, filled with meat, potatoes, spinach or pumpkin. Turkmen people like to drink “gok chai”- green tea with dried fruits. Herbs may also be added to tea to give flavour such as mint...
Nature
According to natural conditions, Turkmenistan is located in three main natural landscape zones: deserts, oases and mountains. 13 different natural areas may be distinguished at the territory of the country. The plains 15%, mountains and forelands 12%, water surfaces and non-soil formations (talus, rocks, and precipices) occupy major part of the country - 73%. The Karakum desert occupies northern and central part of the country (about 80% of the territory).
The highest point in Turkmenistan is Ayrybaba Peak of Koytendag Mountains (3139m above the sea level); the lowest point is Akchakaya hollow in the northwest of the Zaunguz Karakum (81m below the sea level). The length of a coastline of the Turkmen part of the Caspian Sea is 1200km.
Fauna of Turkmenistan is marvelous. The Kopetdag mountains harbours Central Asia’s most thriving leopard population, mountain sheep; the only autochthon population of Kulan is found in Badkhyz nature reserve, together with other large carnivores, leopard, hyena and lynx and a thriving population of gazelles and mountain sheep.
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