Turkmenistan (Electronic book text)

1. Introduction History People Geography Economy 2. Salient Features An Overview Birth of New State Significant Events 3. History An Overview Early History General Aspects Ancient Period Arab Invasion and Islamisation Seljuk Period Oghuz and Turkmen Mongols and Timurids Middle Age Russian Colonisation Revolution and Civil War Independence Political Forces 4. Geography An Overview Physical Features Climate Desert Mountains Lakes Drainage System Natural Resources Environment 5. Society An Overveiw Social Structure Social Classes Oghuz Turks Turcoman and Turkmen Kinship The Family Housing Traditions The Welfare Health 6. Religion An Overview Islam Muslim Dominance Roman Catholicism Breakup of Religious Groups Guaranteed Religious Freedom Society vs Religion 7. Heritage and Culture An Overview Hunting Trained Falcon Ashgabat Market Shaggy Hats Akhalteke Horses Museums 8. Art and Architecture An Overview Steel Making Weaving Industry Biography Writing and Description Architecture 9. Education An Overview Education System Educational Setup Primary Education School Education Pre-higher Education Higher Education University Level Studies Teacher Education 10. Language and Literature An Overview Spoken Language Written Language Linguistic Affiliation Language Variations Linguistic Sketch Related Languages Russian Language Role in Society Literature 11. Economy An Overview Economic Structure Economic Forum Fiscal Policy Privatisation Foreign Trade Industry Labour Agriculture Transportation and Telecommunication 12. Polity An Overview Centres of Political Power The Constitution General Provisions President Mejlis Cabinet of Ministers Executive Power Government Structure The Provinces Legislative Branch Political Parties Human Rights National Security Judiciary Foreign Policy 13. Science and Technology An Overveiw Information Technology Agriculture Research 14. Sports An Overview Sport Activities Horse Racing Important Clubs National Football Team Stadia Athletes to Watch 15. Tourism An Overview Tourist Attractions Cities of Turkmenistan