Turkmenistan is one of the most isolated countries in the world and has dubbed itself as the "motherland of neutrality". Formerly a part of the Soviet Union, it is situated in Central Asia and is surrounded by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The country has been a thoroughfare for several empires and cultures; many of Turkmenistan's cities were main points of trade on the Silk Road, linking Eastern and Western civilizations. Three of its cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Global Score: 4
Expenses Score: 2.8
Safety Score: 7.5
Corruption:
1.7HDI:
7.64Democracy:
.9Democracy:
1.66Expression:
.38Freedom:
.1Censorship:
Happiness:
Income:
$542.50Renting (Center):
$1,042.74Renting (Suburb):
$655.27Meal:
$854.70Market (Western):
$597.11Market (Asian):
$406.38Risks
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TK
RU
Tipping
5-10%
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Broadband:
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Electricity
230 V
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