Turkmenistan 

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Latest news on Turkmenistan, a country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Caspian Sea. It has a population of around 6 million people and its capital city is Ashgabat. Turkmenistan is known for its extensive reserves of natural gas, which play a significant role in its economy. It is governed by an authoritarian regime, with limited political and civil freedoms. The country's human rights record has been criticised by international organizations. Turkmenistan has a largely Turkmen-speaking population and its culture is influenced by its nomadic past and Islamic heritage.