Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum Desert. It’s known for archaeological ruins including those at Nisa and Merv, major stops along the ancient trade route the Silk Road. Ashgabat, the capital, was rebuilt in Soviet style in the mid-20th century and is filled with grand monuments honoring former president Saparmurat Niyazov.  

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Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum Desert. It’s known for archaeological ruins including those at Nisa and Merv, major stops along the ancient trade route the Silk Road. Ashgabat, the capital, was rebuilt in Soviet style in the mid-20th century and is filled with grand monuments honoring former president Saparmurat Niyazov.

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Currency

The Turkmenistani Manat is the currency of Turkmenistan. Average conversational rate
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Shopping

Turkmenistan. The Sunday market is the best place in the world to buy the misleadingly-named Bukhara rugs, which are actually made inTurkmenistan. There is a shop in the Art Gallery which sells traditional Turkmenhandicrafts, silver and costumes including the distinctive Turkmen sheepskin hats.

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ITINERARY

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