TM

Republic of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a country in Asia that is home to 6,118,000 people. It is also home to 2 living indigenous languages. One of these, Turkmen, is the official language of the country. Turkmenistan was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 6 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    6,118,000

    people

    2

    living languages

    100%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 1
    3. 0
    4. 1

Turkmenistan has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.