Regions of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is divided into five regions or welayatlar (singular welayat) and one capital city district (şäher). The heads of the regions (Turkmen: hyakim, "the leader") are appointed by the President of Turkmenistan (Constitution of Turkmenistan, Articles 80-81).

Regions of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is divided into five regions or welayatlar (singular welayat) and one capital city district (şäher). The heads of the regions (Turkmen: hyakim, "the leader") are appointed by the President of Turkmenistan (Constitution of Turkmenistan, Articles 80-81).