School life
In a Turkmenistan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Turkmenistan
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalAshgabat
- Population~7.1 million
- Time zoneAsia/Ashgabat (UTC +5)
- CurrencyTurkmenistan manat (TMT)
Turkmenistan, with Ashgabat marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Ashgabat
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Turkmenistan a bit special.
Karakum Desert
One of the world's largest sand deserts, right in the heart of Central Asia
Open lesson
Darvaza Gas Crater
A glowing crater of natural gas flames in the middle of the desert
Open lesson
Ashgabat - The White Marble City
A city that set a Guinness World Record for its brilliant white buildings
Open lesson
Ancient Merv
A Silk Road city so big it was once one of the largest in the world
Open lesson
Kow-Ata Underground Lake
A warm, turquoise lake hidden inside a cave in the mountains
Open lesson
Yangykala Canyon
Dramatic pink and red cliffs carved by an ancient sea
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐎
Akhal-Teke Horse
The 'golden horse' - one of the oldest and most beautiful breeds in the world
Open lesson
- 🐆
Snow Leopard
A ghostly mountain cat that almost no one ever sees
Open lesson
- 🦅
Golden Eagle
A mighty hunter that has soared over Turkmenistan's mountains for centuries
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Russian
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹTurkmenistan has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Turkmenistan?
Choose Turkmenistanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.