Trivia in Turkmenistan
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Green field with five carpet patterns forming the national emblem, a white crescent, and five stars
Emblem: An eight-pointed star featuring carpet patterns and an Akhal-Teke horse within a wreath crowned by a crescent and stars
Trivia & facts
- Karakum Desert has some of the world's longest moving sand dune belts
- Ashgabat holds Guinness recognition as the city with the most white marble buildings
- Citizens must take HIV test when renewing passports
- Vehicle color regulations favor white cars in central capital areas
- Darvaza Gas Crater has burned continuously since 1971 drilling accident
- Turkmen carpet patterns serve as "family crests" unique to each tribe
- Free water, electricity, and gas system gradually abolished in 2019
- Akhal-Teke horse at coat of arms center symbolizes purebred protection policy
- National poet Magtymguly's poems are mandatory memorization in school education
- Kurban Bayram tradition involves distributing mutton to neighbors