Turkmenistan is a country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north and east, Afghanistan and Iran to the south, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is the second-largest country in Central Asia by land area, after Kazakhstan.

Turkmenistan is a predominantly desert country, with a harsh, dry climate. It has a population of around 5 million people, and the official language is Turkmen. The country has a presidential system of government, and the current president is Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow.

Turkmenistan has a rich history and culture, with strong influences from the ancient Silk Road and various nomadic tribes that have inhabited the region. The country has a number of natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and minerals such as salt and sulfur. These resources have contributed to the country's economy, which is largely based on hydrocarbon exports.

Turkmenistan is generally considered to be isolated and authoritarian, with a low level of political and press freedom. The government has a strong hold on power and controls most aspects of society, including the media. However, the country has made some progress in recent years in terms of economic development and infrastructure.

Turkmenistan maintains contact with 20 countries. The five most intense relations Turkmenistan has are with: Russia with a score of 5 850 , Iran with a score of 5 118 , Uzbekistan with a score of 3 663 , Armenia with a score of 3 259 , and Kyrgyzstan with a score of 2 374 .

The top five closest relations from Turkmenistan are: Iran with a score of 9.72 , Russia with a score of 8.25 , United States with a score of 8.12 , Turkey with a score of 8.04 , and France with a score of 7.96 .

While, the top five strained relations from Turkmenistan are: Azerbaijan with a score of 4.38 , South Korea with a score of 5.0 , India with a score of 5.4 , Malaysia with a score of 5.45 , and Pakistan with a score of 5.47 .