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Quiz: Turkmenistan

  1. What was the capital?

    • Ashgabat
    • Yaren, the de facto capital
    • Caracas
    • The Valley
    Answer

    Ashgabat — Capital: Ashgabat.

  2. When was Turkmenistan founded?

    • 27 October 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 20 May 1902, republic proclaimed after American occupation
    • 17 March 1861, proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy; republic established 1946
    • 1 January 1960, independence of French Cameroon; union with British Southern Cameroons in 1961
    Answer

    27 October 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved — Founded: 27 October 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved.

  3. What form of government does Turkmenistan have?

    • Presidential republic under authoritarian rule
    • Federal presidential republic in free association with America
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    • Military rule since the 2023 coup
    Answer

    Presidential republic under authoritarian rule — Government: Presidential republic under authoritarian rule.

  4. True or false: Turkmenistan is a desert country in central Asia, mostly covered by the Karakum.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Turkmenistan is a desert country in central Asia, mostly covered by the Karakum.