575,000 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 94
3.953 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 123
broadcast media is government controlled and censored; 7 state-owned TV and 4 state-owned radio networks; satellite dishes and programming provide an alternative to the state-run media; officials sometimes limit access to satellite TV by removing satellit
80,400 (2009)
country comparison to the world: 166
total: 2,980 km
country comparison to the world: 57
broad gauge: 2,980 km 1.520-m gauge (2008)
total: 58,592 km
country comparison to the world: 72
paved: 47,577 km
unpaved: 11,015 km (2002)
1,300 km (Amu Darya and Kara Kum canal are important inland waterways) (2011)
country comparison to the world: 56
major seaport(s): Turkmenbasy
total: 11
country comparison to the world: 112
by type: cargo 4, chemical tanker 1, petroleum tanker 5, refrigerated cargo 1 (2010)
26 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 126
