{"product_id":"2940152363654","title":"Turkmenistan in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Turkmen Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Customs, Rural and Urban Life, Ashgabat, Turkmenbashi, Atrek River, Soviet Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Turkmenistan, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Area * Climate * Geographical Divisions * Bodies of Water * Karakum Canal * Atrek River * Amu Darya River * Tejen River * Murghab River * Caspian Sea * Major Cities * Ashgabat * Turkmenbashi * Mary * Dashoguz (Dashowuz) * Environmental Hazards * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Early History * Turkmen Expansion * Russian Colonial Rule * Soviet Turkmenistan * Independence * Recent Developments * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Energy Resources * Natural Gas * Petroleum * Banking * Foreign Investment * Standard of Living * Public vs. Private Sector * Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups * Language * Religion * Islam * Eastern (Russian) Orthodox Church * Judaism * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Gender Issues * Arts * Carpets * Jewelry * Literature * Music * Sports and Recreation * Horses * Other Games * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * Turkmenistan's Foreign Policy * United States-Turkmenistan Relations * Relations with Other Countries * Afghanistan * Azerbaijan * Iran * Kazakhstan * Uzbekistan * Russia * China * Police * Military * Issues Affecting Stability * Poverty * Drugs and Trafficking * Dissident Groups * Water Security * Outlook * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Area * Climate * Bodies of Water * Amu Darya River * Tejen River * Murgab River * Atrek * Karakum Canal * Caspian Sea * Major Cities * Ashgabat * Turkmenbashi * Dashoguz (Dashowuz) * Mary * History * Early History * The Russians and Czarist Colonial Rule * The Soviet Era * Independence * Recent Events * Government * Media * Economy * Traditional Economy * The Current Economy * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Turkmen * Russians * Kazaks * Uzbeks * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Introduction * Pre-Islamic Religion * Sunni Islam * Islam in Turkmenistan * Other Religions * Religion and Government * Religion in Daily Life * Interactions Between Males and Females * Religious Events and Holidays * Places of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Greetings * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Eating Habits * Types of Food * Dress Code * Non-Religious Holidays * New Year's Day * Novruz * Victory Day * Independence Day * Neutrality Day * Other Holidays * Dos and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urban Issues * Healthcare * Education * Restaurants * The Market Place * Shops and Bazaars * Money and Credit Cards * Transportation * Trolleys and Buses * Taxis * Cars * Trains * Airplanes * Street Crimes and Solicitations * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Land Ownership * Rural Economy * Gender Issues * Transportation * Trains * Ferries * Taxis * Bus * Cars * Health Issues * Education * Who Is in Charge? * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Border Crossings * Checkpoints * Land Mines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * The Typical Household * Gender Issues * Marriage * Divorce * Status of the Elderly and Children * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Family Celebrations\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110534725872,"sku":"2940152363654","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152363654_p0.jpg?v=1764019573","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152363654","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}