Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a land of deserts, mountains, camels, yurts, melons, shashlik stands, and ruins of ancient cities. Volunteers living in this breathtaking country experience the richness of Turkmenistan's culture and the warmth of its people.
A former republic of the Soviet Union, Turkmenistan declared independence in October 1991. The first Volunteers arrived in 1993. Peace Corps Volunteers work in two program areas in Turkmenistan: English education and health education and extension.
Turkmenistan has had little contact with the outside world, even before being absorbed by the Soviet Union more than 70 years ago. The first American a Turkmen will meet is often a Peace Corps Volunteer.
At the same time, working in a part of the world few people have even heard of is one of the unique aspects of Peace Corps/Turkmenistan.
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Last updated Sep 27 2008
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 5.5 million
- Program Dates
- 1993-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 117
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 698
- Languages Spoken
- Turkmen, Russian
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