Facts
Population of 6 million
The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat
The official language is Turkmen
Turkmenistan has the largest number of marble buildings in the world
Turkmenistan has the 6th largest oil and natural gas reserves in the world
Popular Foods
Chekdirme: stew of lamb or mutton with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes
Dograma: stew of meat and flatbread
Shurpa: mutton broth with potatoes and tomatoes
Shashlyk: grilled lamb on skewers
Pilaf: rice, spices, and vegetables