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Neighboring Countries of Turkmenistan

Q: Which is the longest border of Turkmenistan?

The longest land border of Turkmenistan is with Uzbekistan (1,793 km); the shortest is with Kazakhstan (413 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Turkmenistan?

The land borders of Turkmenistan total 4,158 km. By number of neighbours Turkmenistan ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Turkmenistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Uzbekistan (1,793 km), Iran (1,148 km), Afghanistan (804 km) and Kazakhstan (413 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

4,158 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

488,100

Area in km²

Turkmenistan
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Turkmenistan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Turkmenistan citizens
Uzbekistan	1,793 km	Tashkent	Visa required
Iran	1,148 km	Tehran	Visa required
Afghanistan	804 km	Kabul	Visa required
Kazakhstan	413 km	Astana	eVisa · 30 days

Uzbekistan accounts for 43% of Turkmenistan's 4,158 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Turkmenistan

Location

Central Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Kazakhstan

Area

488,100 km² — slightly more than three times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than California

Terrain

Flat-to-rolling sandy desert with dunes rising to mountains in the south; low mountains along border with Iran; borders Caspian Sea in west

Climate

Subtropical desert

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Gora Ayribaba 3,139 m. Lowest: Vpadina Akchanaya (Sarygamysh Koli is a lake in northern Turkmenistan with a water level that fluctuates above and below the elevation of Vpadina Akchanaya, the lake has dropped as low as -110 m) -81 m. Mean elevation: 230 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, sulfur, salt

Natural hazards

Earthquakes; mudslides; droughts; dust storms; floods

Good to know

Landlocked; the western and central low-lying desolate portions of the country make up the great Garagum (Kara-Kum) desert, which occupies over 80% of the country; eastern part is plateau

Neighbours of Turkmenistan's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Turkmenistan

How many countries border Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan shares land borders with 4 countries: Uzbekistan (1,793 km), Iran (1,148 km), Afghanistan (804 km) and Kazakhstan (413 km).

Which is the longest border of Turkmenistan?

The longest land border of Turkmenistan is with Uzbekistan (1,793 km); the shortest is with Kazakhstan (413 km).

Is Turkmenistan landlocked?

Yes. Turkmenistan has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Uzbekistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan.

How long are the land borders of Turkmenistan?

The land borders of Turkmenistan total 4,158 km. By number of neighbours Turkmenistan ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Turkmenistan citizens need a visa or travel authorisation for all neighbouring countries — see the table on this page.

What is the highest point of Turkmenistan?

Gora Ayribaba 3,139 m. The lowest point is Vpadina Akchanaya (Sarygamysh Koli is a lake in northern Turkmenistan with a water level that fluctuates above and below the elevation of Vpadina Akchanaya, the lake has dropped as low as -110 m) -81 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).