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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