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The Republic of Turkmenistan (Turkmen Turkmenistan, outdated Turkmenia) in Central Asia with the capital Aşgabat covers 488,100 km². The former USSR state became independent in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is located on the Caspian Sea and borders Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran.

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History

The ancient history of viticulture dates back to the 3rd century BC. Ancient Greek and Roman authors report on cultivated vineyards in today's Murgab and Tejen valleys.

Viticulture today

The Karakum (Black Desert), a largely hot desert region covering more than half of the country's surface area, is only partially suitable for quality viticulture. Most of the vineyards are located to the south around the capital Asgabat on the border with Iran (70%), as well as around the city of Sharjou and in the province of Mary. Due to the dry, hot climate, most of the vineyards have to be irrigated artificially. There are still numerous wild vines in the Kopetdag gorges, from which the autochthonous varieties Bayanshira, Kizil Sapak and Terbash probably originate.

In 2021, the vineyards covered 26,883 hectares, but the wine production volume was only 698,000 hectolitres. Traditionally, high-alcohol sweet wines are produced. However, table grapes and sultanas are mainly produced.

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