It's one of the most isolated countries in the world, ruled by an authoritarian leader with a passion for horses and Guinness World Records.

It's time to find out about the weird and wonderful country of Turkmenistan.

In today's episode we cover:

• The cult of personality under Niyazov • No dogs allowed in the capital • The golden statue that turned to face the sun • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and the love for horses • Firing a gun from a bicycle • The resource curse • Changing money on the black market • COVID-19 • Guinness World Records

Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/turkmenistan

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