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BBC News - Country Profile: Turkmenistan

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1298497.stm

Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

Lonely Planet - World Guide: Turkmenistan

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/turkmenistan

Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.

News Central Asia

http://www.newscentralasia.com

News and analysis about Central Asia and Caspian with emphasis on Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan Chaihana

http://www.chaihana.com/

Peace Corps Friends of Turkmenistan - Turkmen Dictionary, Journals, and Pictures

Turkmenistan Project

http://www.eurasianet.org/turkmenistan.project/

Launched by the Open Society Institute, the project supports civic actors in Turkmenistan and abroad, and seeks to provide fuller information about the situation inside the country through independent research and media outreach. Includes weekly news brief in English and Russian, a directory for related resources and announcements of job opportunities.

USAID - Turkmenistan -

http://www.usaid.gov/locations/europe_eurasia/car/txpage.html

Official portal provides information about the country plus all programs, factsheets, employment and procurement opportunities, documents and partners of the US Agency for International Development.

Wikipedia - Turkmenistan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkmenistan

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the country's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.