Nature

Why Visit Turkmenistan? Because Nowhere Else on Earth is Quite Like It. Turkmenistan isn’t just off the beaten path...

Turkmenistan became a UNESCO member in 1993, and the country established its National Commission for UNESCO in 1997.

Welcome to a world where elegance and strength converge in the form of Akhal-Teke horses, the national pride of Turkmenistan.

In Southwestern Turkmenistan operates one of the most active and significant mud volcanoes of the Earth, Akpatlavuk.

In Turkmenistan, traditional medicine and the use of medicinal herbs have deep roots in the culture and history of the region. Some of them are listed below.

The Turkmen Alabay 🐶 is a large and powerful breed of livestock guardian dog originating from Turkmenistan.

Mud volcanoes are one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Turkmenistan. All of them are located in the western part of the country on the coast of the Caspian Sea. There are a total of 30 mud volcanoes in Turkmenistan. Most of them are located on the Cheleken Peninsula.

The Amu Darya is the largest river in Turkmenistan and Central Asia. It is the most significant source of water for irrigation in the region. In the recent past, the Amu Darya flowed into the Aral Sea. At the moment, its water is almost completely used for agricultural needs.

The Badhyz State Nature Reserve is one of the most interesting and spectacular nature protected areas in Central Asia. It is located in south-western Turkmenistan on the border of Mary and Ahal provinces.

Sünt-Hasardag Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the Balkan province of Turkmenistan. It was established in 1977 to protect indigenous flora and fauna.