Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, is nice for a short stay. Visit the city’s monuments and a Sunday market “Tolkuchka”. Merv, UNESCO World Heritage Site that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. read more
Turkmenistan was ruled by President for Life Saparmurat Niyazov (also known as Turkmenbashi) until his death in 2006. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was elected president in 2007. According to Human Rights Watch, "Turkmenistan remains one of the world’s most repressive countries. read more