Provinces & states
First-level administrative divisions, their capitals, population and area.
| Province / state | Country | Capital | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahal | Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | 416,400 | — |
| Balkan | Turkmenistan | Nebitdag | 925,500 | 233,900 |
| Dashhowuz | Turkmenistan | Tashauz | 738,000 | 73,600 |
| Leban | Turkmenistan | Charjew | 774,700 | 93,800 |
| Mary | Turkmenistan | Mary | 859,500 | 86,800 |