Is Turkmenistan an EU country?
Turkmenistan is not a member of the European Union (EU). The European Union is a political and economic union that includes 27 European countries. Located in Central Asia, Turkmenistan is one of the former Soviet republics that gained independence in 1991.
Location and background of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia, and its neighboring countries are Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, and Iran to the south. In the west, the country has a coastline with the Caspian Sea. The capital of Turkmenistan is Ashgabat.
Membership of the European Union
The European Union currently includes 27 member states, which are mainly European countries. Membership in the EU requires the fulfillment of certain political and economic criteria, known as the Copenhagen criteria. These criteria include, among other things, stable democratic institutions, a functioning market economy and the ability to accept EU legislation.
Relations between Turkmenistan and the EU
Although Turkmenistan is not a member of the EU, it nevertheless has relations with the European Union. The EU and Turkmenistan have concluded various cooperation agreements covering, among other things, trade, energy and human rights. The EU aims to promote stability and development in Central Asia, and Turkmenistan is part of this strategy.
Summary
Turkmenistan is not a member of the European Union, and it is not located in Europe. It is a Central Asian country with its own political and economic systems. Although Turkmenistan has cooperative relations with the EU, it does not meet the criteria for EU membership and has not applied for membership.
More information about the European Union member states and Turkmenistan’s relations with the EU can be found in the following sources:
