TurkmenistanThis book describes the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Turkmenistan. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 5 |
Steppe The KaraKum Desert Flora and fauna The Aral | 16 |
GOVERNMENT | 35 |
The Democratic Party of Turkmenistan The parliament | 46 |
Economic promise Farm animals Industry The Trans | 56 |
TURKMENS | 67 |
LIFESTYLE | 73 |
RELIGION | 89 |
Common terms and phrases
agricultural Akhal-Teke Amu Darya ancient animals Aral Sea Ashkhabad Asian borders Bukhara camels canal Caspian Sea celebrated central Asia century clothing cotton crop culture Darya River Dashhowuz earthquake economic etrap felted rug FESTIVALS flag former Soviet republics Geok-Tepe government of Turkmenistan independence Iran irrigation Islamic jewelry Kara-Kum Desert Karakul sheep keshme Kopet-Dag Mountains koynek lake lambs land language leader lifestyle living Makhtumkuli meat melons Merv miles mosques Muslims national anthem Neutrality nomadic Turkmens official Opposite pastoralists percent pilov population President Niyazov President Saparmurat Niyazov region religion religious Rubnama Russian Saparmurat Niyazov settlements Silk Road Soviet rule Soviet Union steppe tent Today trade traditionally tribal Turkmen carpet Turkmen language Turkmen society Turkmen tribes Turkmen woman Turkmenbashi urban USSR Uzbek Uzbekistan villages viloyat weavers weaving woman wears women wool workers woven yurt