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A northwestern Iranian language of Iran's Caspian province of Mazandaran, around Sari and Babol. Closely related to Gilaki, with around three million speakers.
Turkmen
Also known as: Türkmençe
An Oghuz Turkic language spoken across Turkmenistan and adjacent communities in Iran and Afghanistan. The southernmost Central Asian Turkic language.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Turkmen?
Turkmen is a dialect of the Turkmen language.
Where is Turkmen spoken?
Turkmen is primarily spoken in Turkmenistan.
Which region is Turkmen associated with?
Turkmen is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Turkmen known by other names?
Yes — Turkmen is also referred to as Türkmençe.
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