Asia/Central Asia
Turkmenistan
Ashgabat
7.1 Mio
488 100 km²
Turkmenistan manat
Landlocked
Russian, Turkmen
Historical Events
1881 - Annexation by the Russian Empire
Turkmenistan was annexed by the Russian Empire, becoming part of its territories.
1925 - Turkmen SSR Established
Turkmenistan became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union as the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic.
1991 - Independence from Soviet Union
Turkmenistan declared independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
2006 - Death of Saparmurat Niyazov
President for Life Saparmurat Niyazov, known as Türkmenbaşy, died, ending his long rule.
2007 - Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow Becomes President
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow assumed presidency after winning a controversial election.
2022 - Serdar Berdimuhamedow Elected President
Serdar Berdimuhamedow won the presidential election described as neither free nor fair.