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Cities: Ashgabat (capital), Turkmenabat, Turkmenbashi, Mary Languages: Turkmen, Russian Time zone: UTC+5 Dialling code: +993 Power: 220–240 V Euro round 2-pin, French/german Schuko 3-pin Climate: Punishingly hot temperatures (50°C) hit the lowlands, including Ashgabat, in summer, so the July– August period should be avoided. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, though wintertime in the south is tolerable, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The climate is generally very dry, but the occasional summer thunderstorm brings heavy bursts of rain. Currency: Turkmenistan manat (TMT) Exchange rate: USD1 = TMT3.50
More information: www.tourism.gov.tm