GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan occupies a largely arid interior between the Caspian and the Amu Darya region. The Karakum Desert dominates much of the country.
Fast Facts
- Ashgabat lies near the southern mountain margin.
- The Karakum Canal transfers Amu Darya water to irrigated districts.
- Natural gas deposits and irrigated oases are important but spatially distinct economic features.
Connected lessons
- TurkmenistanCountry profile
Geographical connections
- KazakhstanBorders
- UzbekistanBorders
- AfghanistanBorders
- IranBorders