Business Resources

International Monetary Fund
Transcripts, articles, statements, and seminars related to the given country and the IMF.
www.imf.org/external/country/TKM/index.htm

International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO: Countries
Links to national trade support institutions, country-specific business information, trade and market profiles, and trade statistics to benchmark performance, providing export supply and import demand indicators.
www.intracen.org/menus/countries.htm

MBendi Country Profile
General, introductory, geographical, political, economic, industrial sector, investment, trade, business travel, infrastructure, risk, and business assistance information. Covers 246 countries. Databases and news articles available.
www.mbendi.co.za/land/as/tm/p0005.htm

Resource Page
Quick facts and news stories.
www.eurasianet.org/resource/turkmenistan/

Turkmenistan - Business
Some links on manufacturing industries, maps, news, and trade & commerce.
www.accessasia.com/a/xroads/xca
tegorysearch.asp?countryID=780

WorldBiz.com -- Worldwide Business Reports
Country-specific reports can be purchased that cover topics such as business customs, protocol, negotiating, social etiquette, gift-giving, business entertainment, business travel, and more.
www.worldbiz.com/index.php/cPath/130

Government Resources

CIA World Factbook
Introductory, geographical, population, governmental, economic, communications, transportation, and military summary information along with transnational issues. Over 250 entries.
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/tx.html

Consular Information Sheet
Country description, entry/exit requirements, safety/security, crime, medical facilities/insurance/health info, traffic/aviation safety & conditions, currency/photography/customs restrictions, criminal penalties, and U.S. representation.
travel.state.gov/travel/ci
s_pa_tw/cis/cis_1047.html

Country Analysis Briefs from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Overview of the country's energy situation.
www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/caspian.html

Country Study
Studies on countries available at the Library of Congress.
lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/tmtoc.html

Embassy of Turkmenistan in Washington, DC
Business opportunities, history, travel, and Embassy services, including information on: visa regulations, doing business in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan's foreign policy, and more.
www.turkmenistanembassy.org/

Political Resources on the Net - Turkmenistan
Index of Turkmen political sites available on the Internet, with links to parties, organizations, government, media, and more.
www.politicalresources.net/turkmenistan.htm

U.S. Department of State -- Foreign Entry Requirements
Requirements of U.S. citizens traveling on tourism or business, as specified by foreign embassies.
travel.state.gov/travel/tips/
brochures/brochures_1229.html

U.S. Department of State -- International Travel
Four main sections: travel warnings -- current warnings, consular information sheets, public announcements; tips -- planning, regional information, safety issues, etc; document requirements; and living abroad tips.
travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

U.S. Department of State -- Passports
Five main sections: obtaining or renewing passports, applications and forms, lost or stolen passports, frequently requested information, and passport policy information.
travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Travel Resources

Best in the World Travel Directory
Elegant site with detailed pages on most countries or states/regions within countries. Sections on each page contain overviews, accommodation information, photos, and recommended reading.
www.thebestintheworld.com/asia/turkmeni.asp

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health information on regions and destinations, reference materials, and topics such as outbreaks, diseases, vaccinations, etc.
www.cdc.gov/travel/easteurp.htm

Columbus Guides
Country info: overview, passport/visa, money, duty free, holidays, health, international/internal travel, accommodation, sports, activities/attractions, social/business profiles, climate, history/government, cities, airports, curises and maps.
www.columbusguides.com/data/tkm/tkm.asp

Lonely Planet
Comprehensive information by country: introduction, facts for the traveler, when to go, money and costs, attractions, off the beaten track, activities, history, culture, environment, getting there and away, getting around, and future reading.
www.lonelyplanet.com/destinati
ons/central_asia/turkmenistan/

Peace Corps Friends of Turkmenistan Website
Photos, maps and information about the country.
www.chaihana.com/

Travel Document Systems
Country-specific info on entry and visa requirements, people, geography, history, culture, economy, government, embassy/consulate addresses, foreign relations, travel advisories, travel tips, customs/duties, and health/vaccinations.
www.traveldocs.com/tm/index.htm

World66.com
Travel guides for over 10,000 destinations.
www.world66.com/world/asia
/centralasia/turkmenistan

Other Resources

Country Reports
Country profiles, flags, history, anthems, weather, and reference maps.
www.countryreports.org/country.asp?co
untryid=245&countryName=Turkmenistan

Ethnologue
Information on the languages of the country or region.
www.ethnologue.com/show_cou
ntry.asp?name=Turkmenistan

Portal to Asian Internet Resources
Offers over 6,000 professionally selected, cataloged and annotated online resources, the content of which centers on the humanities and social sciences.
digicoll.library.wisc.edu/PAIR/index.html

Russian and East European Network Information Center
Extensive site offering information and links on countries in the Russian and Eastern European region.
reenic.utexas.edu/reenic/c
ountries/turkmenistan.html

Washington Post
Country-specific or related news stories for locations throughout the world.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/l
ongterm/worldref/country/turkmeni.htm