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Turks in Turkmenistan

In this article we want to explore the fascinating world of Turks in Turkmenistan. From its origins to its relevance today, Turks in Turkmenistan has been a topic of interest to many people around the world. Throughout history, Turks in Turkmenistan has played a crucial role in various aspects of society, culture and technology. Furthermore, Turks in Turkmenistan has been the subject of debate and controversy, which has contributed to its complexity and continued evolution. Through this article, we hope to shed light on this exciting topic and provide a deeper insight into Turks in Turkmenistan and its impact on the world we live in.
Turks in Turkmenistan
Total population
13,000 (2012 census)
Languages
Turkish, Turkmen
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Turkic peoples

Turks in Turkmenistan (Turkish: Türkmenistan'daki Türkler) are either Turkish people who live in Turkmenistan even though having been born outside Turkmenistan, or are Turkmenistan-born, but have Turkish roots. By Turkish roots, this could mean roots linking back to Turkey, or in neighbouring countries once part of the Ottoman Empire that still have a population whose language is Turkish or who claims a Turkish identity or cultural heritage.

Population

According to the 2012 Turkmen census, there was 13,000 Turks living in Turkmenistan. The largest number of Turks were recorded in the capital city of Ashgabat where they numbered 10,500.

Turkish schools

Due to the common ethnic, linguistic, religious, cultural and historical ties of Turkish and Turkmen people, the Turkish community in Turkmenistan are well integrated. In Turkmenistan there is 1 high school, 1 primary school, 1 Turkish Language Training Centre and 1 Vocational Training Centre that operates in Ashgabat under the Turkish National Education Ministry.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Asgabat. "Национальный и религиозный состав населения Туркменистана сегодня". Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-27.
  2. ^ Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Turkey's Political Relations With Turkmenistan". Retrieved 2009-10-28.

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