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1. The only -stan that borders the ocean.
2. One of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world.
3. It is called the "graveyard of empires" and the "heart of Asia."
4. Is both the smallest by area and the poorest of the -stans.
5. Receives Freedom House's worst rating for its repressive and authoritarian government.
6. Has a population of 7.3 million, making it the least populated of the -stans.
7. Has the largest land area, including vast steppes stretching into Russia.
8. Home to the massive Darvaza gas crater, aka the Shining of Karakum aka a portal to hell.
9. Its red flag depicts a sun with 40 rays, a reference to 40 clans united to form the country.
10. The birthplace of Rus Yusupov, the founder of now-defunct Vine and co-founder and CEO of HQ Trivia.
11. Is home to 255 million people, making it the most populated of the -stans.
12. Leads the -stans in oil production.
13. Shares the Aral "sea" with Kazakhstan.
14. Has both the highest fertility rate (4.7) and the lowest median age (17).