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Turkmenistan for kids

Turkmenistan is a country where people speak Turkmen. Its capital city is Ashgabat. To greet a friend, kids there say “Salam”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Turkmenistan
🏛️ Capital city: Ashgabat
🗣️ Language: Turkmen
👋 How to say hello: Salam
🍽️ A favorite food: Plov
🎉 A big celebration: Turkmen Horse Day
🐾 An animal to spot: Akhal Teke horse
📍 A famous landmark: Darvaza Gas Crater

Fun fact about Turkmenistan

Akhal Teke horses can have shiny coats that gleam like gold.

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Can you say Salam the way people in Turkmenistan do?
Would you like to try plov? What food would you share from your home?
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