Turkmenistan civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Turkmenistan with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital, the state language, permanent neutrality, the 1992 Constitution and citizenship rules.
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What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
Ashgabat
Ashgabat is the capital and largest city of Turkmenistan.
What is the state language of Turkmenistan?
Turkmen
Turkmen is the state language of Turkmenistan. It is a Turkic language written in the Latin alphabet.
What status of Turkmenistan was recognised by the UN General Assembly in December 1995?
Permanent neutrality
On 12 December 1995 the UN General Assembly recognised Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality.
In which year was Turkmenistan’s first post-independence Constitution adopted?
1992
Turkmenistan adopted its first Constitution as an independent state on 18 May 1992.
How many years of permanent residence does the citizenship law require of applicants?
Seven
Applicants must have had permanent residence in Turkmenistan for the last seven years.
History 5 questions
Ancient Merv, Nisa and Kunya-Urgench, the poet Magtymguly and independence in 1991.
From which state did Turkmenistan become independent in 1991?
The Soviet Union
Turkmenistan was a Soviet republic until it declared independence in October 1991.
Which ancient Silk Road oasis city near Mary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Merv
Ancient Merv was one of the great cities of the Silk Road and was listed by UNESCO in 1999.
The ancient fortresses of Nisa near Ashgabat were an early centre of which empire?
Parthian Empire
The Parthian Fortresses of Nisa were an early seat of the Parthian Empire and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kunya-Urgench in northern Turkmenistan was once the capital of which region?
Khwarazm
Kunya-Urgench was the capital of Khwarazm. Its monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which 18th-century poet is regarded as Turkmenistan’s national poet?
Magtymguly Pyragy
Magtymguly Pyragy is honoured as the father of Turkmen literature, and his poems are widely known.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Karakum desert, the Caspian Sea, the flag, the manat and the Akhal-Teke horse.
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Which desert covers most of Turkmenistan?
Karakum
The Karakum, meaning 'black sand', covers most of Turkmenistan.
Which body of water lies along Turkmenistan’s western coast?
Caspian Sea
Turkmenistan has a long coastline on the Caspian Sea, where the port of Turkmenbashi is located.
What is the currency of Turkmenistan?
Manat
Turkmenistan's currency is the Turkmen manat.
What does the vertical red stripe on Turkmenistan’s flag show?
Five traditional carpet designs
The red stripe holds five carpet guls, one for each major tribe, above crossed olive branches.
Which famous horse breed comes from Turkmenistan?
Akhal-Teke
The Akhal-Teke, known for its metallic sheen and endurance, is a national symbol of Turkmenistan.
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