Here are five things to know about Turkmenistan, the former Soviet republic in Central Asia and one of the most reclusive ...

Turkmenistan, one of the most closed countries in the world, is introducing electronic visas. This marks a significant convenience for people planning a visit to this country, which is known for its ...

The fifth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games were held in Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat from September 17 to 27, 2017. Ashgabat were named hosts of the Games in Kuwait in December 2010.

For years, Turkmenistan has been notoriously difficult ... Getty Images) The capital city, Ashgabat, also holds the oddly-specific Guinness World Record for the place with the ‘highest density ...

The desert crater located about 260 kilometers (160 miles) north of the capital, Ashgabat, has burned for decades and is a popular sight for the small number of tourists who come to Turkmenistan.

Six Vietnamese students made a clean sweep of gold medals at the 2nd Turkmenistan Mathematics Exchange Olympiad.

Map of Turkmenistan: One of the country’s best known tourist attractions is the blazing natural gas crater widely referred to as the “Gates of Hell.” The desert crater located about 260 kilometers ...