"Where is Turkmenistan? What kind of government does it have? What do people do there for fun? The answers to these questions and many more are found in this detailed guide to life in this Central Asian nation. As readers dig deeper into the history, economics, and culture of Turkmenistan, they also examine full-color photographs of the different parts of this country and maps that help them visualize what they're reading about in the informative main text and sidebars. Readers are also presented with words and phrases common in Turkmenistan, fun facts about its festivals, and recipes for traditional foods."-- Provided by publisher.