Provinces
Turkmenistan is divided into five provinces or welayatlar (singular - welayat) and one independent city (Ashgabat), as shown in the table below:
| Division | Capital City | Area (sq km) | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat | Ashgabat | - | 604,000 |
| Ahal Province | Annau | 95,000 | 722,800 |
| Balkan Province | Balkanabat | 138,000 | 424,700 |
| Dasoguz Province | Dasoguz | 74,000 | 1,059,800 |
| Lebap Province | Turkmenabat | 94,000 | 1,034,700 |
| Mary Province | Mary | 87,000 | 1,146,800 |
